Which of the following statements about the early history of the Philippine Islands is true?
A)There had been some contacts with Chinese trading ships as early and the beginning of the common era.
B)They were isolated and politically fragmented.
C)Few written materials survive from that time.
D)all of these choices
E)none of these choices

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A is true, as archaeological evidence suggests that the Philippines had contacts with Chinese trading ships as early as the 10th century BC. B is also true as the islands were politically fragmented, with various tribes and kingdoms existing prior to colonization. C is true as few written materials have survived from that time, mainly due to the use of perishable materials and the lack of a writing system.

Which of the Following Statements About the Early History of the Philippine