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What is the origin of the word 'history'?
What is the origin of the word 'history'?
The Greek noun 'Historia' which means knowledge acquired through inquiry and investigation.
What defines a primary source?
What defines a primary source?
A primary source is prepared by an individual who was a participant in, or a direct witness to, the event being described.
What do secondary sources do?
What do secondary sources do?
They interpret primary sources and can be described as at least one step removed from the event under review.
Who is referred to as the historian or author in historical writing?
Who is referred to as the historian or author in historical writing?
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What does external criticism in historical research refer to?
What does external criticism in historical research refer to?
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What is the significance of nationalism in understanding history?
What is the significance of nationalism in understanding history?
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Which of the following are types of historical sources? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are types of historical sources? (Select all that apply)
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Study Notes
History
- The study of the past through written documents and historical events; derived from the Greek word "Historia" meaning "knowledge acquired through inquiry and investigation."
- History has become a significant academic discipline
- "No Document, No History" - evidence is crucial for understanding the past as history is not merely the past, but a distillation of surviving evidence.
Historiography
- Refers to the writing of history, critically examining sources and selecting relevant details from genuine materials.
- Essentially, it's the history of history.
Elements of History
- The Historian/Author: The individual writing or documenting historical events
- Place: The location where the history was written
- Period: The historical context when the history was written
- Sources: Objects left behind from the past, serving as relics or testimonies.
Primary Sources
- Original documents such as diaries, letters, memoirs, speeches, manuscripts, interviews, and unpublished works.
- Prepared by individuals who participated in or witnessed the events being described.
Secondary Sources
- Interpret primary sources and provide analysis, drawing conclusions about events reported in primary sources.
- Prepared by individuals who did not directly witness the event but obtained descriptions from others.
Historical Sources:
- Documents (written records)
- Numerical records
- Oral statements
- Relics (objects left behind)
Types of Source Criticism:
- External Criticism: Focuses on the authenticity of documents; examines the genuineness of source materials.
- Internal Criticism: Focuses on the accuracy of the contents of a document; examines the reliability of the information provided within the source.
Repositories of Primary Sources:
- National Archives of the Philippines (NAP): Repository of public documents such as notaries, birth certificates, government correspondence, records, and maps.
- The National Archives survived destruction during World War II and endures despite challenges like natural disasters and pests.
- National Library of the Philippines (NLP)
Nationalism
- Nourished by a strong sense of history.
- Understanding the past allows for connection and intimacy with the people who shaped it.
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