Module 1

• What is the first question in the pre-assessment section about cultural identity?

  These are both a product and a process that affirms and reproduces cultural identity.
• What does the term "heritage" refer to in the context of the second pre-assessment question?

  It refers to the complex whole that defines the way of life, including social behavior, norms, customs, and ideas passed from one generation to another.
• What are physical artifacts produced and transmitted intergenerationally referred to as?

  Tangible Heritage
• What does intangible heritage include according to the fourth pre-assessment question?


  It includes traditions or living expressions inherited from ancestors, such as oral traditions, performing arts, and social practices.
• What is described as a product of cultural processes in the context of interconnectedness to nature?

  Natural Heritage
• What is generally the identity of individuals, clans, villages, and ethnolinguistic groups?

  Tribe
• What does the term "Igorot" refer to in the context of the seventh pre-assessment question?

  It refers to a recent regional ascription of people who share a common history, vulnerability, and aspiration for inclusivity and self-governance.
• What conclusion can be drawn about the shared values of the Cordilleran people?

  There is something we call Tawid Cordillera.
• What is the set of knowledge, systems, practices, and institutions developed by Cordillerans referred to as?

  Cordillera Heritage
• How is Cordillera Heritage characterized according to the overview of the chapter?

  It is both a product and a process that affirms and reproduces cultural identity.
• What significance does Cordillera Heritage hold in the history of civilization?

  It marks importance in the history of our civilization and withstands the test of time.
• What is the title of the work by Doctolero?

  Indigenous Healing Ritual in the Context of Ecological Disaster
• What is the title of the work by Crisologo-Mendoza and Van de gaer?

  Population Growth and Customary Land Law: The Case of Cordillera Villages in the Philippines
• What is the title of the work by Central European University?

  The Concept and History of Cultural Heritage
• What is the title of the work by Buzney and Marcoux?

  Cultural Materialism
• What is cultural heritage and its significance?

  • A product and process affirming cultural identity
  • Important for character and rooted in the past
  • Benefits future generations
• What defines culture in a society?

  • Complex whole defining way of life
  • Includes social behavior, norms, customs, and ideas
  • Passed from one generation to another
• What are tangible heritage and intangible heritage?

  • Tangible Heritage: Physical artifacts produced and transmitted intergenerationally
  • Intangible Heritage: Traditions and living expressions inherited from ancestors
• What is the significance of the term 'tawid' in cultural identity?

  • Represents identity of individuals, clans, and ethnolinguistic groups
  • Impetus for cultural manifestation and continuity
• What is the role of elders in Cordillera communities?

  • Educate youth through storytelling and mentorship
  • Ensure continuity of indigenous knowledge systems
• What is the importance of indigenous governance in the Cordillera region?


  • Based on customary laws and practices
  • Governs resource management, conflict resolution, and decision-making
• What is the primary aspiration regarding Indigenous Peoples’ Heritage in formal education?

  Inclusion of Indigenous Peoples’ Heritage
• How do Cordillera settlers protect their culture and heritage?

  Through the establishment of villages that develop and protect their culture
• What is the significance of the term 'territoriality' for Indigenous Peoples?

  It is their response to the expansion of the world they live in
• What do variations in cultural expressions among villages indicate?


  Differences in cultural practices and traditions
• What is the purpose of rituals in Cordillera culture?

  To express harmony with the community and the Supreme Being
• What is the aim of the Land Use Development and Infrastructure Plan developed by Cordillera settlers?

  To balance ecological conservation and sustainable resource use
• What evidence shows the importance of cultural protection in Cordillera?

  The culture that protects their environment
• What is the role of indigenous knowledge systems in Cordillera communities?

  To ensure the protection and stability of natural resources
• What is the significance of the term 'caretakers/custodians' for indigenous peoples?

  It reflects their role as stewards of beings
• What is the importance of storytelling in Cordillera culture?

  It helps in educating the youth about their heritage
• What does the term "Cordillera Heritage" refer to?


  It refers to the knowledge, systems, practices, settlements, and institutions developed by Cordillerans.
• How does Cordillera Heritage affirm and reproduce cultural identity?

  It is a product and process that connects the past, present, and future of Cordillerans.
• What is the significance of Cordillera Heritage in relation to civilization?

  It marks importance in the history of our civilization and withstands the test of time.
• What are the objectives of this chapter on Cordillera Heritage?

  1. Discuss Heritage.
  2. Delineate what is Tawid Cordillera.
  3. Confer Cordillera Heritage.
  4. Describe the socio-cultural features, worldviews, political features, and innovations of Cordillera Heritage.
• What does the unit "Exploring Heritage and Tawid Cordillera" aim to do?

  It explores the meaning of heritage and introduces Cordillera Heritage.
• What is the first question in the pre-assessment section about cultural identity?

  These are both a product and a process that affirms and reproduces cultural identity.
• What does the term "heritage" refer to in the context of the second pre-assessment question?

  It refers to the complex whole that defines the way of life of a particular group or society.
• What is the identity of individuals, clans, villages, and ethnolinguistic groups referred to in the sixth pre-assessment question?

  Tribe
• How do indigenous peoples refer to themselves in relation to stewardship, according to the tenth pre-assessment question?


  They refer to themselves as caretakers/custodians.