What ancient Brahmic indigenous script was widely used across pre-colonial Luzon and the Visayas prior to Spanish colonization?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Baybayin
- Step 1: From the available material, it is clear that baybayin was used in Luzon, Palawan, Mindoro, Pangasinan, Ilocos, Panay, Leyte and Iloilo, but there is no proof supporting that baybayin reached Mindanao. Answer: Baybayin. Why not the others: None of these fit: The Hanunoo Mangyan indigenous script; Tagbanwa; Kulitan.
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