Jane Shane L.

Legaspi March 26, 2024

Bs Psychology 1-2 Readings in Philippine History

Self-assessment Task 1
Try to complete the information below using the set of words provided in the box.

The Mununggul Jar was discovered in the Early 1960’s in Manunggul cave, in Palawan.
This burial jar features curvilinear designs and is painted with Iron and Hematite. The lid of
the jar features two human figures with arms crossed on the chest representing the
traditional practice of the corps riding a boat. This artifact signifies the belief of the early
Filipinos in the Afterlife. The Mununggul Jar is a National Treasure of the Philippines. The
jar was found in the chamber of the Tabon cave, one of the Mununggul caves in Palawan.
The jar is found from about 2800 years before the present. It was found by Robert Fox and
Miguel Santiago.

a. National Treasure b. Afterlife

c. Tabon Cave d. 2800

e. curvilinear f. Manunggul cave

g. Hematite h. Robert Fox

i. Iron j. Miguel Santiago

Self-assessment Task 2
Using the table below compare and contrast the idea of the Marcelo H. del Pilar’s
Dasalan at tocsohan to the real Catechism of the Catholic church. Use key
phrases/words only.

Dasalan at Tocsohan Catechism

Ang Tanda ng Cara-i-Cruz The Sign of the Cross

Panginoon kong Fraile The Act of Contrition

Amain Namin Our Father

Aba Guinoong Barya Hail Mary

Ang Mga Utos ng Fraile The Ten Commandments

Parodies The Truth

Eye opener to Filipinos Openness to God

Conclusion: The Filipinos were being tricked by the idea of Marcelo H. del Pilar’s Dasalan
at Tocsohan by believing whatever the friars told them, but in reality, it is not true. In order to
force people to worship and follow them, the friars used their position, authority, and God
against the Filipino people. On the other hand, the Catechism is used to preach the
teachings of God and to inspire people. The purpose of this context is to assist Filipinos in
understanding the teachings of the Bible.

Self-assessment Task 3
Using the table below compare and contrast the Philippine setting before and after the
arrival of Spaniards in the Philippines. Use key phrases/words only.

Before the arrival of the Spaniards After the arrival of the Spaniards (DILIM)
(LIWANAG)

Did not have National Identity Single unified administration

Rice, millet, bananas and root crops Corn and sweet potato

Had a rich culture and were trading with the The filipinos adapted the spanish alphabet
Chinese and Japanese

The barangay led by chief or datu Freedom of Filipinos was lost

Believe in fairies, God and other nature Brought with it culture,values, beliefs and
elements cuisine

House made of light materials Churches and cathedrals were built

Conclusion: In 333 years, Spaniards have helped and have made a great deal of
contributions to the Philippines. Their contributions are now a part of our lives and have
become a part of our existence. But the arrival of the Spaniards gave us Filipinos difficulties
since they deprived us of our freedom and deaths in the past. That’s why it is called “Dilim”.
It is important for the generations of today and future to find out about the colonial history of
their country. This will help them think more critically about their country's history.