Annales School of History and Colonial Discourse Quiz

What is the key principle of the Positivist school of historical thought?

History should focus on the subjective experiences of individuals
Historians should study long-term social, economic and cultural trends
Historians should reconstruct the past through imaginative means
Empirical and observable evidence is required to claim knowledge is true (correct)

What is the primary focus of the Annales school of historical thought?

Studying the subjective experiences of individuals in history
Examining long-term social, economic and cultural trends (correct)
Relying solely on empirical and observable evidence
Reconstructing the past through imaginative means

How does the Postcolonial school of thought view the role of the historian?

Historians should examine how colonial legacies shape national identities (correct)
Historians should focus on empirical and observable evidence
Historians should reconstruct the past through imaginative means
Historians should strive for complete objectivity

What is the key challenge to historical objectivity highlighted by Postcolonial theory?

The influence of the historian's own biases and perspectives (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which school of historical thought is particularly influential in Philippine historiography?

Postcolonialism (B) Signup and view all the answers

How do Positivist historians view the role of the historian in the research process?

The historian should strive for complete objectivity and let the evidence speak for itself (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the Annales School of History?

To study history through the lens of multiple disciplines (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'Pantayong Pananaw' (for us-from-us perspective) in Philippine Historiography?

A perspective that highlights the importance of internal discourse among Filipinos about their own history (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the 'Historical Method'?

A process of critically examining and analyzing historical records and survivals (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of 'objectivity' in history?

The intention of acquiring detached and truthful knowledge independent of one's personal reactions (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the concept of 'subjectivity' in history?

The prioritization of personal opinions and biases in historical analysis (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about the Annales School of History?

It married history with other disciplines like geography, anthropology, archeology, and linguistics (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the development of archaeology in the Philippines is most accurate?

Henry O. Beyer's pioneering work during the pre-war period laid the foundation for much of the archaeological knowledge about the Philippines. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, which of the following statements is true about the post-war archaeological activities in the Philippines?

The National Museum of the Philippines and researchers from various universities collaborated on excavations and explorations across the country. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the development of archaeology as a discipline in the Philippines is incorrect?

The Annales School of History played a significant role in shaping the development of archaeology in the Philippines. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, which of the following statements about the objectivity and subjectivity in historical research is most accurate?

The text does not address the issue of objectivity or subjectivity in historical research, as it focuses solely on the chronological presentation of archaeological findings. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best represents the historical method employed in the text?

The text utilizes a chronological approach, presenting archaeological activities and findings in a sequential order based on their occurrence over time. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, which of the following statements about Philippine historiography is most accurate?

The text focuses on the development of archaeology as a discipline, which is a significant aspect of Philippine historiography. (A) Signup and view all the answers