Write C if the statement is correct. If it is a falsehood, encircle the word that makes it untrue, and write the correct word on the blanks.
1. The Filipinos' ancestors were all migrants from mainland Asia.
2. Our ancestors reached the archipelago by way of land bridges.
3. Filipinos come from the Malay race.
4. "Barangay" takes its roots from the boats then used by the Malays.
5. The discovery of human fossils in the caves of Tabon in Palawan is proof that Negritos or Aetas were the first to inhabit the archipelago.
6. Even before the Westerners arrived, the people of Southeast Asia were already grouped as Filipinos, Indonesians and Malays.
7. Muslims may be found only in Mindanao.
8. The Maragtas document is the most reliable reference on the origins of the Filipino race.
9. The Philippine archipelago was once connected to mainland Asia.
10. The Philippines has been inhabited as early as 20,000 years ago.
Answer (1)
Answer:Here are the corrected statements:1. The Filipinos' ancestors were all migrants from mainland Asia. **C** 2. Our ancestors reached the archipelago by way of land bridges. **C**3. Filipinos come from the Malay race. Encircle "Malay" Corrected: Filipinos come from a diverse set of ethnic groups, including Malays, but not exclusively.4. "Barangay" takes its roots from the boats then used by the Malays. **C**5. The discovery of human fossils in the caves of Tabon in Palawan is proof that Negritos or Aetas were the first to inhabit the archipelago. Encircle "Negritos or Aetas" Corrected: The discovery of human fossils in the caves of Tabon in Palawan is proof that early humans inhabited the archipelago, but it does not specifically confirm that Negritos or Aetas were the first.6. Even before the Westerners arrived, the people of Southeast Asia were already grouped as Filipinos, Indonesians, and Malays. Encircle "Filipinos, Indonesians, and Malays" Corrected: Even before the Westerners arrived, the people of Southeast Asia were not grouped in this manner; these terms were applied later during the colonial period.7. Muslims may be found only in Mindanao. Encircle "only" Corrected: Muslims may be found in various parts of the Philippines, including Mindanao, parts of the Visayas, and Luzon.8. The Maragtas document is the most reliable reference on the origins of the Filipino race. Encircle "most reliable" Corrected: The Maragtas document is a historical source but not considered the most reliable reference on the origins of the Filipino race.9. The Philippine archipelago was once connected to mainland Asia. **C**10. The Philippines has been inhabited as early as 20,000 years ago. **C**
