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Which of the following are considered written sources?
What is a manuscript?
What are sociofacts?
Ways in which people organize their society and relate to one another.
What are mentifacts?
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What does corroboration refer to?
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The act of determining the ambiguity of a text is known as __________.
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Artifacts are always written documents.
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What is the importance of the historical method?
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Study Notes
Classifications of Historical Sources
- Manuscripts are handwritten or typed records that remain unprinted, including archival materials, memoirs, and diaries.
Categories of Primary Sources
- Written Sources encompass materials created by firsthand witnesses or participants, serving as crucial historical evidence.
- Artifacts are objects made or used by firsthand eyewitnesses, providing tangible links to the past.
Kinds of Primary Sources Used
- Personal Accounts include works like "Mga Gunita sa Himagsikan" by Emilio Aguinaldo, reflecting personal struggles during the Philippine Revolution.
- Speeches, such as Corazon Aquino's address to the U.S. Congress on September 18, 1986, which aimed to request international aid.
- Documentary Films exemplified by "Raiders of Sulu Sea", capturing historical narratives through visual storytelling.
Tests of Authenticity
- Semantics involves understanding the meanings of texts and terms, such as the evolving definition of "paraluman" from a guiding device to a muse symbolizing beauty.
- Hermeneutics focuses on interpreting ambiguous texts, like Juan Luna's "Spoliarium", which can convey multiple meanings related to loss and the abuses of power during the Spanish regime.
Tests of Credibility
- Corroboration checks if information supports or confirms historical theories, relying on independent testimonies from multiple credible sources.
Sociofacts
- Sociofacts represent how individuals organize their society and relate to one another, associated with artifacts. For instance, an air-conditioning unit may symbolize office work or leisure activities like indoor skating.
Mentifacts
- Mentifacts are the beliefs and values tied to artifacts, influencing perceptions. An air-conditioning unit might evoke feelings of comfort, the hardships of summer heat, or longing for loved ones in colder climates.
Importance of Historical Method
- Historical methods provide solutions for modern issues by drawing parallels between current conditions and past events.
- They highlight the significance of cultural interactions, revealing the impacts of diverse traditions and histories.
The Author's Perspective
- Background provides insight into the author's life experiences that shape their historical narrative.
- Attitude reflects the emotional tone regarding the author's arguments, influenced by contemporary settings and feelings at the time of writing.
Acta de la Proclamación de la Independencia del Pueblo Filipino
- This document symbolizes the declaration of Philippine independence, marking a turning point in the nation's history.
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Description
This quiz will explore the various classifications of historical sources, particularly focusing on manuscripts and written sources. Understand the differences between handwritten documents and published materials, and their significance as primary sources.
