Defining and Studying History

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What is the theory that explains the formation of the Philippine archipelago?

Plate tectonics theory

Continental drift theory

Volcanic origin theory (correct)

Flood theory

Which system allowed Spaniards to collect tributes and taxes from Filipinos?

Encomienda System (correct)

Bandeja System

Reduccion policy

Polo y Servicio

Which of the following is the smallest fish in the world?

Tarsier

Pandaka pygmaea (correct)

Largemouth bass

Sierra de la Laguna

Who led a revolt against Spanish colonial rule?

Diego Silang Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the Spaniards during their colonization of the Philippines?

Spread Christianity Signup and view all the answers

Which policy compelled Filipinos to pay tribute to the Spanish Government?

Tributo policy Signup and view all the answers

What does Gottschalk believe about the study of history?

It is studied, written, and taught for its own sake. Signup and view all the answers

Which province is noted for having the most famous waterfall?

Laguna Signup and view all the answers

What is the notable role of Catholic friars during the Spanish colonial period?

Converting Filipinos to Christianity Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about traditional definitions of history is true?

They exclude cultural artifacts from being considered history. Signup and view all the answers

According to some interpretations, what role does history play in understanding contemporary issues?

It bridges the gap between current problems and their historical roots. Signup and view all the answers

What is the cyclical view of history?

It suggests that historical events occur in predictable cycles. Signup and view all the answers

Why is there a scarcity of historians in the Philippines?

There is a lack of trained historians and history majors. Signup and view all the answers

How do foreign interpretations of Filipino history typically manifest?

They often reflect biased viewpoints of colonial interests. Signup and view all the answers

What does the progressive view of history emphasize?

Human intelligence and abilities over divine intervention. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the relationship between Filipino nationalism and history?

A national identity is cultivated through understanding history. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Defining History

History is studied, written, and taught for its own sake.
Modern definitions see history as interpretative.
Traditional definitions do not consider cultural artifacts as history.
Historians should bridge the gap between contemporary problems and their historical roots.
History allows us to intelligently speculate about the future.
Traditional definitions state that the absence of written records equates to no history.
Oral history requires confirmation of data.

Difficulties in Writing and Studying History

Lack of trained historians due to few young people taking up history as a major.
Foreign interpretations of history can be biased and prejudiced.
Scarcity of written materials at the local level.
Lack of representative historical materials for the whole country.

Views on History

Providential View: History unfolds according to a divine plan
Marxist View: History is a science that can be controlled.
Progressive View: Emphasizes human intelligence and ability over divine intervention.
Cyclical View: History repeats itself.

Philippine History

The Philippines is located in Southeast Asia and part of the Asia Pacific rim.
The Philippines was once connected to mainland Asia by land bridges.
25,000 years ago, the world's ice melted, causing sea levels to rise.
The Philippines is believed to be a remnant of a vast continent called Mu or Lemuria.
The origin of the Philippines is believed to be volcanic as a result of faulting and folding of the earth.
The Philippines has a rich natural environment, including diverse flora and fauna.
The Philippines boasts the smallest fish in the world, the Pandaka pygmaea, and the smallest deer on earth.

Spanish Colonial Period in the Philippines

The main goal of the Spanish conquistadors was to spread Christianity in the Philippines.
The Spaniards imposed the Encomienda System, a system of tributes and taxes, and Polo y Servicio, a forced labor system.
The Galleon Trade, which involved forcing Filipinos to work without pay in shipyards, contributed to the exploitation of Filipinos .
The Encomienda System gave Spanish colonists control over Filipino villages in exchange for the responsibility of Christianizing and protecting them.
The Reduccion Policy involved resettling Filipinos into towns or pueblos.
Religious orders in the Philippines established schools and spread Christianity.
The Tributo was a policy that compelled Filipinos to pay tribute to the Spanish government
Catholic friars played a significant role in converting Filipinos to Christianity.
The Bandeja System involved the collection of agricultural products as tribute to Spanish rulers.
Diego Silang led a revolt against Spanish colonial rule.

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Description

This quiz explores the definitions of history, the challenges faced in studying and writing it, and various perspectives on historical interpretation. Delve into the complexities of how history is perceived, documented, and its relevance in contemporary society.