Phases Learning Center

Civics 3
3.1 The First Filipinos

A. Identify what is being asked on the following questions. Choose your answers on the box.
Write your answer in the space provided.

Homo Erectus Cagayan Austronesians Neolithic Cultural stage

Fossils Negritos
Homo Sapiens Tabon Man Balangay Palawan

_______________ 1. It is a big boat used by Austronesians to reached the Philippines.

_______________ 2. Also called as the seafaring people.
_______________ 3. The preserved animal remains, such bones, or the imprints of the animal's
actions, like footprints were also considered as fossils.
_______________ 4. They traveled to Europe and Asia and eventually reached our islands.
_______________ 5. They traveled to Europe and Asia and eventually reached our islands.
_______________ 6. They are known as wise man.
_______________ 7. It is where the bones of the Tabon Man were found.
_______________ 8. They have a dark-skinned ethnic group that is distinct from other
Filipinos, who are primarily of Malay descent.
_______________ 9. Stage in the Philippines usually includes the development of agriculture,
polished stone tools, pottery making and Austronesian languages.
______________ 10. It is where the bones of the home erectus were found.

B. TRUE or FALSE: Read the statement carefully. Write T if the statement is correct and F,
if it is not.
__________ 1. The Tabon Man is the fourth oldest confirmed modern human to have
been found in the Philippines.
__________ 2. Callao cave was named Tabon after the large-footed bird that lays eggs in
huge holes it digs into cave floors, many of which have been found in the cave.
__________ 3. Homo Sapiens traveled to Europe and Asia and eventually reached our
islands.

__________ 4. Indones have a murky history.

__________ 5. Barangay is a big boat used the Austronesians to reached the Philippines.

C. Essay:
1. As a pupil, why do we need to learn and understand our history.