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Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras-
Outstanding Universal Value
The Rice Terraces of the Philippines Cordilleras are an outstanding
example of a developed, living cultural landscape. They can be traced as far
back as two milennia ago in the precolonial Philippines. They are found in the
remote areas of the Philippine Cordillera mountain range on the northern island
of Luzon, Philippine archipelago. These historic terraces cover an extensive area.
The property consists of five clusters of the most intact and impressive terraces
located in four municipalities. They are all the products of Ifugao ethnic group.o
minority community that has lived on these mountains for thousands of years.
The Ifugao Rice Terraces are an ideal example of a living cultural
landscape of beauty beyond compare.
The Ifugao Rice Terraces are valuable contributions of our ancestors to
mankind. They were built 2,000 years ago and passed on through generations
and an example of an ancient civilization that overcame challenges passed by
modernization
Built on steeper lopes of high mountains and the careful carving of the
natural shapes of the hills, the Ifugao Rice Terrace have complex imigation
systems. Water comes from the forests of the mountain tops.
The maintenance of the living rice terraces shows that the whole
community works as one. It is based on the knowledge of the rich variety of
biological resources which exist in the Ifugao Agri-ecosystem.
Questions:
1. What makes the Rice Terraces extraordinary?
2. Why do you think the Ifugao built the Rice Terraces?
3. How do the Rice Terraces reflect the culture of the liugao?
4. Why do you think the article is entitled "Outstanding Universal Value?"
5. What is the purpose of the author in writing the selection?
Directions: Read the text below and answer the following questions in your
notebook
Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras-
Outstanding Universal Value
The Rice Terraces of the Philippines Cordilleras are an outstanding
example of a developed, living cultural landscape. They can be traced as far
back as two milennia ago in the precolonial Philippines. They are found in the
remote areas of the Philippine Cordillera mountain range on the northern island
of Luzon, Philippine archipelago. These historic terraces cover an extensive area.
The property consists of five clusters of the most intact and impressive terraces
located in four municipalities. They are all the products of Ifugao ethnic group.o
minority community that has lived on these mountains for thousands of years.
The Ifugao Rice Terraces are an ideal example of a living cultural
landscape of beauty beyond compare.
The Ifugao Rice Terraces are valuable contributions of our ancestors to
mankind. They were built 2,000 years ago and passed on through generations
and an example of an ancient civilization that overcame challenges passed by
modernization
Built on steeper lopes of high mountains and the careful carving of the
natural shapes of the hills, the Ifugao Rice Terrace have complex imigation
systems. Water comes from the forests of the mountain tops.
The maintenance of the living rice terraces shows that the whole
community works as one. It is based on the knowledge of the rich variety of
biological resources which exist in the Ifugao Agri-ecosystem.
Questions:
1. What makes the Rice Terraces extraordinary?
2. Why do you think the Ifugao built the Rice Terraces?
3. How do the Rice Terraces reflect the culture of the liugao?
4. Why do you think the article is entitled "Outstanding Universal Value?"
5. What is the purpose of the author in writing the selection?
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Answer:1.It is commonly thought that the terraces were built with minimal equipment, largely by hand. The terraces are located approximately 1,500 meters (4,900 feet) above sea level. These are fed by an ancient irrigation system from the rainforests above the terraces.
2. While the rice terraces were important to the Ifugao economy, they also served a cultural function, requiring intensive 3.the Ifugao Rice Terraces represent an enduring illustration of an ancient civilization that surpassed various challenges and setbacks posed by modernization.4.According to UNESCO, “Outstanding Universal Value means cultural and/or natural significance which is so exceptional as to transcend national boundaries and to be of common importance for present and future generations of all humanity.5.he/she write it.UwU