The people of the Philippines by the Philippine Promotions Board English 7 Teaching Aid

1. Match the underlined words in Column A to
its meaning in Column B.
COLUMN A
1. The Filipino people is basically of
Malay stock.
2. It is hard to distinguish the lines.
3. Interspersed with the visits of
merchants and traders, evolved a
people of unique blend.
4. Piousness comes from Spaniards who
introduced the Catholic Faith.
5. Spain’s lasting legacy is Catholicism.
COLUMN B
A. diversify with other things at
intervals
B. the descendants of one individual
C. a thing handed down by a
predecessor
D. manage to discern (something barely
perceptible)
E. devoutly religious

2. 1. MARANAWS
Lanao Del Norte, Mindanao

3. 2. NEGRITOS
Capiz, Western Visayas

4. 3.
Cagayan, Cagayan Valley

5. WHAT I KNOW WHAT I WANT TO KNOW
1. Maranaws
2. Negritos
3. Ilongots
Complete the chart below. Copy and
answer on your written activities
notebook.

6. The People of the Philippines
1. The Filipinos are uniquely diversified.
2. The Filipinos are religious in nature.
3. The diversity of the Filipinos in culture,
language, and religion is a hindrance to
the country‘s unity and progress.
4. The strength of the Filipino culture lies
in the resiliency of its people who
overcame the colonizers‘ oppressive
rule.
5. Acceptance of differences in culture,
belief, and language can only start with
awareness.

7. Questions
1. Why are the Filipinos considered
uniquely diversified?
2. What are some Filipino
characteristics that we’ve got from
different cultures?
3. Can you list some of the
recognizable traits of the Filipinos
from different regions?
4. How many dialects does the
Philippines have?

8. Write a 150 words
paragraph about the
People of the
Philippines.
Quiz

9. In a short bond paper,
draw the
things/characteristics of
Filipinosthat make you
proud.
ASSIGNMENT