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    Moro's Material Culture - Rivera

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    The document identifies five examples of material culture from the Moro people as presented in the documentary "Raiders of the Sulu Sea". These include the garay warship used by the Banguingui for piracy, the Moro kris sword commonly used for self-defense, the Moro barong short sword capable of severing limbs, body armor used to protect warriors from slashes, and the kampilan heavy single-edged sword with grooves to indicate kills. Each of these served important significance to the populations as tools for battle, defense, and protection.

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    The document identifies five examples of material culture from the Moro people as presented in the documentary "Raiders of the Sulu Sea". These include the garay warship used by the Banguingui for piracy, the Moro kris sword commonly used for self-defense, the Moro barong short sword capable of severing limbs, body armor used to protect warriors from slashes, and the kampilan heavy single-edged sword with grooves to indicate kills. Each of these served important significance to the populations as tools for battle, defense, and protection.

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    The document identifies five examples of material culture from the Moro people as presented in the documentary "Raiders of the Sulu Sea". These include the garay warship used by the Banguingui for piracy, the Moro kris sword commonly used for self-defense, the Moro barong short sword capable of severing limbs, body armor used to protect warriors from slashes, and the kampilan heavy single-edged sword with grooves to indicate kills. Each of these served important significance to the populations as tools for battle, defense, and protection.

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    The document identifies five examples of material culture from the Moro people as presented in the documentary "Raiders of the Sulu Sea". These include the garay warship used by the Banguingui for piracy, the Moro kris sword commonly used for self-defense, the Moro barong short sword capable of severing limbs, body armor used to protect warriors from slashes, and the kampilan heavy single-edged sword with grooves to indicate kills. Each of these served important significance to the populations as tools for battle, defense, and protection.

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    Rivera, Aldrin Louie M.

    BSIT-INF234

    Moro's Material Culture


    Instructions:
    Watch the "Raiders of the Sulu Sea"
    (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEtJ1mZdX10).
    Identify five (5) examples of material culture of Moros as presented in the documentary
    and explain their significance to the Moro population.

    Material Culture of Moros Significance to the Population


    1) Garay A native or traditional warship of the
    Philippines. Used by the Banguingui
    people for piracy against trading ships
    along the Sulu sea.
    2) Moro Kris The most common sword used by the
    warriors Samal, Tausug, and Yakan.
    Known for its uniquely shaped blade, it
    used for self-defense in close combat
    battles.
    3) Moro Barong A short sword capable of severing limbs
    in one single swing. Used in battle by the
    Tausug, Samal, and Yakan warriors.
    4) Body Armor Multiple plated armor for protection
    against slashes. Served as the protection
    of warriors during battles.
    5) Kampilan Single-edged sword capable of slashing
    through multiple foes at once due to its
    heavy weight. Has grooves indicating the
    number of kills.

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