In pre-colonial barangay society, what was the distinction between an 'aliping namamahay' and an 'aliping saguiguilid'?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. namamahay owned a house and land, while saguiguilid lived in the master's house with no property
- Step 1: An aliping namamahay (householder) lived in their own house and paid tribute/labor, while an aliping saguiguilid lived in the master's house and could be sold. Answer: namamahay owned a house and land, while saguiguilid lived in the master's house with no property. Why not the others: They were not military vanguard or royalty.
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