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Overview Quiz
1. Explain why is there a need for us to understand our countrys history, government and constitution? Point out at least two (2) reasons. 2. Discuss what benefits can a student derive from a study of our countrys history, government and constitution? Cite at least two benefits.
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Boundaries:
Northwest South China Sea East Philippine Sea South Celebes Sea 7,107 islands 300,000 sq. kms. YAmi Isle Northernmost point Saluag Isle Southernmost point
Mountain Ranges
Luzon Caraballo del Sur, Sierra Madre (longest continuous range), Mindoro range, Tagaytay range Visayas Kanlaon volcano Mindanao Surigao range, Butuan range, Dagoma range Mt Apo highest mountain
Flat Areas
Central Plain of Luzon largest plain (Rice Granary of the Philippines) Cagayan valley greatest tobaccoproducing region
Natural Resources
Flora and Fauna - 23rd among the plant-species rich countries in the world and 7th in Asia - Tarsier, Tamaraw, Phil. Eagle and etc. - Gold, copper and chromite among ten largest in the world. - Malampaya (natural gas) - worlds second largest geothermal producer
100 million Filipinos NCR and Central Luzon top-ranking region in terms of population size ARMM fast-growing region in terms of population size NCR the most densely populated region
Hiya Cleanliness Propensity to Gambling Extravagance Hospitality Respect for Elders Fatalism Loyalty to a Friend/Benefactor Tendency to be Indolent Kanya-kanya Syndrome Lack of Initiative Regionalism
Economy
Predominantly agricultural Fishing Manufacturing Overseas Employment
Languages
More than 100 languages and dialects Filipino national language Major regional languages ( Tagalog, Cebuano, Hiligaynon, Bikol, Waray-Waray, Kapampangan, Pangasinan, Kinaray-a, Maranao, Maguindanao and Tausug) Foreign languages (English, Spanish, Chinese, Malay, Arabic and Hindi)
Religions
Majority are Roman Catholics Muslims Protestants Aglipayan Iglesia ni Kristo Seventh-Day Adventist Other religious sects
Assignment
1) Compare and Topic Past contrast the 1) Livelihood practices of the Religious Filipinos in the 2) beliefs past and at 3)Government System present.
4) Judicial System 5) Marriage Practices
Present
2) Describe the nature of the interactions of the early Filipinos with the Hindus, Chinese and Japanese? Explain how did these interactions influence Filipino culture.