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Kalantiaw Code controversy
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Kalantiaw Code controversy
Kalantiaw Code controversy
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1
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What is Kalantiaw commonly known for in Philippine history?
Answer
A historically claimed code attributed to Kalantiaw with severe laws
2
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Who argued that Kalantiaw’s real name was Lakan Tiaw and quoted ‘The law is above all men’?
Answer
Gregorio Zaide in Great Filipinos in History
3
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What was depicted by Carlos Valino Jr. regarding Kalantiaw’s Code?
Answer
An oil painting of the law-giver reading from a bamboo node
4
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Where was Kalantiaw’s shrine reportedly located?
Answer
Kalantiaw Shrine in Batan, Aklan
5
Question
How many theses and punishments are described in the Kalantiaw Code, according to the text?
Answer
36 offenses grouped into 18 theses, with 15 kinds of punishments
6
Question
What is notable about the severity of the Kalantiaw Code’s punishments?
Answer
They are extremely brutal and capricious, resembling sadistic fantasies
7
Question
Which classic legal codes are cited for comparison to Kalantiaw’s Code?
Answer
Leviticus and Hammurabi
8
Question
What concern does the author raise about Kalantiaw’s Code’s impact on Filipino youth?
Answer
Pedagogical mischief from believing their ancestors lived under such a system
9
Question
What is Kalantiaw best known for in history?
Answer
A historically claimed code attributed to Kalantiaw with severe laws
10
Question
Who asserted Kalantiaw’s true name as Lakan Tiaw?
Answer
Gregorio Zaide in Great Filipinos in History
11
Question
What did Valino’s depiction show Kalantiaw doing?
Answer
An oil painting of the law-giver reading from a bamboo tablet
12
Question
What recognition is named for Kalantiaw by the President?
Answer
The Order of Kalantiaw awarded to deserving justices
13
Question
What commemorative item marks Kalantiaw’s name?
Answer
A 30-centavo postage stamp
14
Question
Where was Kalantiaw’s shrine reportedly located?
Answer
Kalantiaw Shrine in Batan, Aklan
15
Question
How many theses and punishments are described in Kalantiaw Code?
Answer
36 offenses across 18 theses, with 15 punishment kinds
16
Question
What is notable about Kalantiaw Code’s punishments?
Answer
Extremely brutal and capricious, resembling sadistic fantasy
17
Question
Which classic codes are cited for comparison?
Answer
Leviticus and Hammurabi
18
Question
What concern does the author raise for Filipino youth?
Answer
Pedagogical mischief from believing ancestors lived under such a system