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Ge1 QUIZ 1 BEFORE PRELIMS
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Ge1 QUIZ 1 BEFORE PRELIMS

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Which of the following statements is true?

  • The study of GE2 contributes to the attainment of GJC's philosophy by developing students into civic-minded citizens through the study of the Constitution and taxation system.
  • The study of GE2 contributes to the attainment of GJC's mission by instilling essential values such as nationalism through awareness of the struggles and achievements of the country's past
  • The study of GE2 contributes to the attainment of GJC's vision by developing students who may contribute to local and national development goals through their knowledge of history.
  • All of the above. (correct)

    • According to Prof. Michael Charleston "Xiao" Chua, it is the most important element of history which distinguishes it from mère "tsismis."

  • publishing in book format
  • popularity of historical account
  • method of verifying evidence (correct)
  • number of people who know it

    • History is a mere collection of facts about the past. This statement is

  • True
  • False (correct)
  • Intermediate
  • N

    • It comes from the Filipino words 'salaysay' and 'saysay.'

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

    What does the Filipino word 'Kasaysayan' combine in its meaning?

    <p>narrative and meaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It is a narrative about past events that has meaning to a certain group of people in a given time and place.

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

    It refers to the process of verifying the reliability of historical sources by comparing accounts.

    <p>triangulation of sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the American Historical Association, history consists of making arguments about what happened in the past based on what people recorded (in written documents, cultural artifacts, or oral traditions) at the time. Which of the following is an example of a written document?

    <p>A book by the longtime military aide of Marcos, Sr. about the leader's fall from power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It is from___ that history is studied and written.

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

    Which of the following is an official written source?

    <p>Treaty of Paris signed by US and Spain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a written literary source?

    <p>poem by Francisco Balagtas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which are traditional sources?

    <p>folklore, oral tradition, and epics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of source would a burial jar from a pre-colonial Filipino community be classified as?

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

    These historical sources are materials produced by people who are directly involved in the historical event being studied.

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

    These historical sources are materials that had interpreted or used other materials which provide direct or firsthand evidence about a historical event.

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

    Secondary sources are produced at the same time as the event, period or subject being studied. This statement is

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

    Why do primary sources need to be interpreted?

    <p>They do not speak for themselves and need context.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of source are the letters by Gen. MacArthur used by the author?

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

    What type of source is the book that you are reading?

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

    What is the purpose of criticism in the study of history?

    <p>To evaluate or analyze sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    criticism deals with the analysis on the form of the source.

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

    This type of criticism deals with the analysis of the content of the source.

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

    This type of criticism involves evaluation of the relevance of the contents of the source to the time and place of the historical event.

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

    This type of criticism involves evaluation as to the authenticity of the source by giving importance to the author of the source and the time when it was made.

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

    What is the focus of external criticism when evaluating a historical document?

    <p>The physical authenticity and authorship of the document</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Internal criticism is done by looking at a source's quality of paper and type on ink, among others. This statement is

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

    What is the focus of internal criticism when evaluating a historical document?

    <p>Analyzing the relevance of the source's content to a specific time in history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    External criticism may be done by examining the physical characteristics of a source. This statement is

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

    Which of the following scenarios would require internal criticism of an alleged poem written by Rizal when he was eight years old?

    <p>Analyzing the content of the poem to determine its relevance to the emergence of a national language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would happen to history as an academic discipline if sources were not properly criticized?

    <p>It would lose credibility and be reduced to mere gossip (tsismis).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A portrait painting of Jose Rizal painted by Juan Luna in the 1890s

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

    A mural painting of Jose Rizal painted by a street artist in Manila in commemoration of Rizal day last year

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

    An article in The Journal of History by a historian arguing that the first Philippine president was Andres Bonifacio and not Emilio Aguinaldo

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

    The original copy of Proclamation No. 1081 signed by Marcos, Sr. in which he put the Philippines under martial law.

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

    A book titled "A Brief History of the Filipino Flag" by Pura Kalaw

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

    The Boxer Codex, a late sixteenth century Spanish manuscript that contains seventy-five colored illustrations of the peoples of China, the Philippines, Java, the Moluccas, the Ladrones, and Siam

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

    The letter of Jose Rizal to his friend Ferdinand Blumentritt dated July 31, 1886

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

    A newspaper article titled "FM Declares Martial Law" published on September 24, 1972

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

    A replica of the Philippine flag flying in front of Odulfo Building at General De Jesus College

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

    A book titled "Looking for the Prehispanic Filipino" by historian William Henry Scott published in 1992

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

    Who originally drafted the speech delivered by President Corazon Aquino?

    <p>Teodoro &quot;Teddy Boy&quot; Locsin, Jr.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who completed the draft of the speech delivered by President Aquino?

    <p>Corazon Aquino herself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For whom was President Aquino's speech before the U.S. Congress primarily intended?

    <p>The U.S. Congress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was President Aquino's perspective on the People Power Revolution?

    <p>It was a peaceful revolution that restored democracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does President Aquino describe the conditions of the 1986 snap elections?

    <p>As fraudulent and marked by violence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did President Aquino deliver her speech before the U.S. Congress?

    <p>To ask for financial aid for the Philippines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might the circumstances of the People Power Revolution affect the reliability of President Aquino's speech?

    <p>It could create personal bias due to her involvement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event does President Aquino mention as the starting point of the People Power Revolution?

    <p>The assassination of Ninoy Aquino</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which best describes the context when Corazon Aquino delivered her speech before the US Congress on September 18, 1986?

    <p>Aquino was recently catapulted to the presidency after the ouster of the dictator Marcos, Sr. through popular revolt.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one key issue President Aquino highlighted in her speech regarding the state of the Philippines post-revolution?

    <p>The country's economic difficulties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What claim did President Aquino make about the People Power Revolution?

    <p>It was a peaceful transition to democracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Aquino, what inspired Filipinos to fight for democracy?

    <p>The assassination of Ninoy Aquino</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What evidence did President Aquino present regarding her claim about the People Power Revolution?

    <p>The peaceful participation of millions of Filipinos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All the following are examples of words, phrases, images and symbols used by Corazon Aquino in her speech to which the American audience can historically relate to except:

    <p>Her husband's imprisonment and assassination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the language of President Aquino's speech show her perspective on the People Power Revolution?

    <p>She highlighted peace and sacrifice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What language or phrases does Aquino use to emphasize the peaceful nature of the revolution?

    <p>&quot;Stand fast by democracy&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What metaphor did President Aquino use to describe the struggle for Philippine democracy?

    <p>&quot;A shining testament to freedom&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What symbol did Aquino use in her speech to emphasize Ninoy's martyrdom?

    <p>A pleasing sacrifice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What other documents/sources can you think of that can be used to verify/corroborate the claims of the author of the speech?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Historical Perspectives

    • Prof. Michael Charleston "Xiao" Chua identifies an essential distinction between history and mere gossip, highlighting the importance of narrative.
    • "Kasaysayan," a Filipino term, combines elements of 'salaysay' (narrative) and 'saysay' (meaning), indicating history’s layered significance.
    • American Historical Association underscores that history involves arguments about past events based on recorded evidence compiled from various sources.

    Types of Sources

    • Written documents serve as primary evidence for historical events, making them crucial for study and analysis.
    • Official written sources include documents like proclamations and government records; literary sources pertain to published works or essays.
    • Traditional sources entail artifacts and remnants from past societies, such as burial jars from pre-colonial communities.
    • Primary sources are firsthand materials from people directly involved in historical events, while secondary sources interpret or analyze these materials.

    Historical Criticism

    • Interpretation of primary sources is necessary to understand context and significance, ensuring accurate historical analysis.
    • Letters by figures like General MacArthur are classified as primary sources, while textbooks or scholarly works act as secondary sources.
    • Criticism in history involves analyzing the form (external criticism) and content (internal criticism) of sources to ascertain reliability.

    Evaluating Documents

    • External criticism focuses on a source’s physical attributes, such as paper quality or ink type.
    • Internal criticism assesses a document’s content and context, evaluating its relevance to the associated historical period.
    • Scenarios demanding internal criticism often involve documents lacking provenance or authenticity, such as contested literary works.

    Context of President Aquino's Speech

    • President Corazon Aquino's speech to the U.S. Congress aimed to garner support for the Philippine struggle for democracy post-1986 revolution.
    • Aquino's perspective reflects a commitment to democratic principles, emphasizing the peaceful nature and popular support of the People Power Revolution.
    • The speech references the 1986 snap elections as a critical juncture, describing them as fraught with manipulation and oppression.

    Rhetorical Elements

    • Aquino uses metaphor and symbolism to connect with her audience emotionally and politically, highlighting Ninoy Aquino’s martyrdom.
    • Her choice of language emphasizes crucial themes, such as unity and resilience of the Filipino people in the fight for democracy.
    • Evidence and personal anecdotes strengthen her claims about the Revolution and the fight against dictatorship, building credibility with her audience.

    Supporting Sources

    • Various documents can corroborate the claims made in Aquino's speech, including news articles, historical accounts, and personal letters from contemporary figures.

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