Disproving Grafton Eliot Smith’s Hyperdiffusionism Through Philippine Archaeology and History

Topic: Disproving Grafton Eliot Smith’s hyperdiffusionism through Philippine archaeology and history.

I. Introduction

A. Grafton Elliot Smith’s hyperdiffusionism

1. Grafton Elliot Smith’s background

2. Definition of Hyperdiffusionism

B. The Philippines as a melting pot of cultures

C. FTS: The influences of the Hindu, Chinese, Spanish and American are evident factors that

negate the validity of Smith’s hyperdiffusionism.

II. Body

A. Evidence of influence from various cultures as seen through the development of the

Philippine language.

1. Proof of Indian-Sumatran influence in the Philippines by the Kingdom of Sri-Vijaya as

seen in the similarity of the language.

2. Proof of Chinese influences in the Philippines as seen in the similarity of the

language.

3. Proof of Spanish influence in the Philippines as seen in the loan words.

4. Proof of American influence in the Philippines as seen in the spread of the English

language.

5. Communication in the Philippines at present.

B. Evidence of influence from various cultures as seen through the development of religion.

1. Proof of Indian-Sumatran influence in the Philippines by the Kingdom of Sri-Vijaya as

seen in religion.

2. Proof of Indian-Javanese influence in the Philippines by the Kingdom of Madjapahit as

seen in religion.

a. As seen through the Gold Tara of Agusan

b. As seen through the gold Garuda

3. Proof of Chinese influence in the Philippines as seen in the beliefs.

a. As seen in the belief of the origin of man

b. As seen in the belief of where departed souls go.

c. As seen in the reverence given to the souls of the departed.

4. Proof of Arab influence in the Philippines as seen in the spread of Islam.

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