GE 102 History Chapter 1

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What does the Greek term 'HISTORIA' mean?

Inquiry or research

History is a systematic account of natural phenomena arranged in chronological order.

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Who is referred to as the 'Father of History'?

  • Herodotus (correct)
  • Will Durant
  • Thucydides (correct)
  • E.H. Carr

What is the theme of history according to Jawaharlal Nehru?

<p>Man's growth from barbarism to civilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

The name 'Philippines' was derived from King _____ II of Spain.

<p>Philip</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which name was used by Ruy Lopez de Villalobos during his expedition in the Philippines?

<p>Las Islas Filipinas (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following historical names with their origins:

<p>Mayi/Ma-i/Tsin-san = Land of Gold Maniolas = Isles or island of East Islas del Poniente = Given by the Portuguese Archipelago of St. Lazarus = Given by Ferdinand Magellan Felipinas = Given by Ruy Lopez de Villalobos Filipinas = First appeared in a map published in Venice Rizaline Republic = Proposed by Katipunan General Artemio Ricarte Philippine Island = Anglicized name during American rule Republic of the Philippines = Official name after independence in 1946</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Meaning and Nature of History

  • Derived from the Greek term "HISTORIA," meaning inquiry or research.
  • Represents accounts of past events narrated chronologically.
  • Systematic accounts of natural phenomena organized in chronological order, as noted by Aristotle.
  • Learning inquiry about humanity's past according to Thucydides and Herodotus, regarded as the Fathers of History.
  • Viewed as a continuous dialogue between past and present, emphasizing historical interactions (E.H. Carr).
  • Narratives of significant thoughts and actions of civilized individuals throughout history, highlighted by Will Durant.
  • The theme of history centers on humanity's journey from barbarism to civilization, as stated by Jawaharlal Nehru.

Name Origins of the Philippines

  • Named in the 16th century after King Philip II of Spain; Ruy Lopez de Villalobos honored him by naming it "Las Islas Filipinas."
  • Other historical names include:
    • Mayi/Ma-i/Tsin-san: Referred to as "Land of Gold" by Chinese traders.
    • Maniolas: Introduced by Greek mapmaker Claudius Ptolemy, signifying Manila as the island of the East.
    • Islas del Poniente: Name used by Portuguese explorers.
    • Archipelago of St. Lazarus: Name given by Ferdinand Magellan in 1521.
    • Felipinas: Named by Ruy Lopez de Villalobos.
    • Filipinas: First appeared on a rare 1554 map by Giovanni Bautista Ramusi.
    • Rizaline Republic: Proposed name by Katipunan General Artemio Ricarte in honor of Dr. Jose Rizal.
    • Philippine Islands: Anglicanized name during the American colonial era.
    • Republic of the Philippines: Official name adopted for the 7,107 islands post-independence in 1946.

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