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Which of the following statements is true?
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."
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
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.'
It comes from the Filipino words 'salaysay' and 'saysay.'
What does the Filipino word 'Kasaysayan' combine in its meaning?
What does the Filipino word 'Kasaysayan' combine in its meaning?
It is a narrative about past events that has meaning to a certain group of people in a given time and place.
It is a narrative about past events that has meaning to a certain group of people in a given time and place.
It refers to the process of verifying the reliability of historical sources by comparing accounts.
It refers to the process of verifying the reliability of historical sources by comparing accounts.
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?
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?
It is from___ that history is studied and written.
It is from___ that history is studied and written.
Which of the following is an official written source?
Which of the following is an official written source?
Which of the following is a written literary source?
Which of the following is a written literary source?
Which are traditional sources?
Which are traditional sources?
Which type of source would a burial jar from a pre-colonial Filipino community be classified as?
Which type of source would a burial jar from a pre-colonial Filipino community be classified as?
These historical sources are materials produced by people who are directly involved in the historical event being studied.
These historical sources are materials produced by people who are directly involved in the historical event being studied.
These historical sources are materials that had interpreted or used other materials which provide direct or firsthand evidence about a historical event.
These historical sources are materials that had interpreted or used other materials which provide direct or firsthand evidence about a historical event.
Secondary sources are produced at the same time as the event, period or subject being studied. This statement is
Secondary sources are produced at the same time as the event, period or subject being studied. This statement is
Why do primary sources need to be interpreted?
Why do primary sources need to be interpreted?
What type of source are the letters by Gen. MacArthur used by the author?
What type of source are the letters by Gen. MacArthur used by the author?
What type of source is the book that you are reading?
What type of source is the book that you are reading?
What is the purpose of criticism in the study of history?
What is the purpose of criticism in the study of history?
criticism deals with the analysis on the form of the source.
criticism deals with the analysis on the form of the source.
This type of criticism deals with the analysis of the content of the source.
This type of criticism deals with the analysis of the content of the source.
This type of criticism involves evaluation of the relevance of the contents of the source to the time and place of the historical event.
This type of criticism involves evaluation of the relevance of the contents of the source to the time and place of the historical event.
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.
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.
What is the focus of external criticism when evaluating a historical document?
What is the focus of external criticism when evaluating a historical document?
Internal criticism is done by looking at a source's quality of paper and type on ink, among others. This statement is
Internal criticism is done by looking at a source's quality of paper and type on ink, among others. This statement is
What is the focus of internal criticism when evaluating a historical document?
What is the focus of internal criticism when evaluating a historical document?
External criticism may be done by examining the physical characteristics of a source. This statement is
External criticism may be done by examining the physical characteristics of a source. This statement is
Which of the following scenarios would require internal criticism of an alleged poem written by Rizal when he was eight years old?
Which of the following scenarios would require internal criticism of an alleged poem written by Rizal when he was eight years old?
What would happen to history as an academic discipline if sources were not properly criticized?
What would happen to history as an academic discipline if sources were not properly criticized?
A portrait painting of Jose Rizal painted by Juan Luna in the 1890s
A portrait painting of Jose Rizal painted by Juan Luna in the 1890s
A mural painting of Jose Rizal painted by a street artist in Manila in commemoration of Rizal day last year
A mural painting of Jose Rizal painted by a street artist in Manila in commemoration of Rizal day last year
An article in The Journal of History by a historian arguing that the first Philippine president was Andres Bonifacio and not Emilio Aguinaldo
An article in The Journal of History by a historian arguing that the first Philippine president was Andres Bonifacio and not Emilio Aguinaldo
The original copy of Proclamation No. 1081 signed by Marcos, Sr. in which he put the Philippines under martial law.
The original copy of Proclamation No. 1081 signed by Marcos, Sr. in which he put the Philippines under martial law.
A book titled "A Brief History of the Filipino Flag" by Pura Kalaw
A book titled "A Brief History of the Filipino Flag" by Pura Kalaw
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
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
The letter of Jose Rizal to his friend Ferdinand Blumentritt dated July 31, 1886
The letter of Jose Rizal to his friend Ferdinand Blumentritt dated July 31, 1886
A newspaper article titled "FM Declares Martial Law" published on September 24, 1972
A newspaper article titled "FM Declares Martial Law" published on September 24, 1972
A replica of the Philippine flag flying in front of Odulfo Building at General De Jesus College
A replica of the Philippine flag flying in front of Odulfo Building at General De Jesus College
A book titled "Looking for the Prehispanic Filipino" by historian William Henry Scott published in 1992
A book titled "Looking for the Prehispanic Filipino" by historian William Henry Scott published in 1992
Who originally drafted the speech delivered by President Corazon Aquino?
Who originally drafted the speech delivered by President Corazon Aquino?
Who completed the draft of the speech delivered by President Aquino?
Who completed the draft of the speech delivered by President Aquino?
For whom was President Aquino's speech before the U.S. Congress primarily intended?
For whom was President Aquino's speech before the U.S. Congress primarily intended?
What was President Aquino's perspective on the People Power Revolution?
What was President Aquino's perspective on the People Power Revolution?
How does President Aquino describe the conditions of the 1986 snap elections?
How does President Aquino describe the conditions of the 1986 snap elections?
Why did President Aquino deliver her speech before the U.S. Congress?
Why did President Aquino deliver her speech before the U.S. Congress?
Why might the circumstances of the People Power Revolution affect the reliability of President Aquino's speech?
Why might the circumstances of the People Power Revolution affect the reliability of President Aquino's speech?
What event does President Aquino mention as the starting point of the People Power Revolution?
What event does President Aquino mention as the starting point of the People Power Revolution?
Which best describes the context when Corazon Aquino delivered her speech before the US Congress on September 18, 1986?
Which best describes the context when Corazon Aquino delivered her speech before the US Congress on September 18, 1986?
What was one key issue President Aquino highlighted in her speech regarding the state of the Philippines post-revolution?
What was one key issue President Aquino highlighted in her speech regarding the state of the Philippines post-revolution?
What claim did President Aquino make about the People Power Revolution?
What claim did President Aquino make about the People Power Revolution?
According to Aquino, what inspired Filipinos to fight for democracy?
According to Aquino, what inspired Filipinos to fight for democracy?
What evidence did President Aquino present regarding her claim about the People Power Revolution?
What evidence did President Aquino present regarding her claim about the People Power Revolution?
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:
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:
How did the language of President Aquino's speech show her perspective on the People Power Revolution?
How did the language of President Aquino's speech show her perspective on the People Power Revolution?
What language or phrases does Aquino use to emphasize the peaceful nature of the revolution?
What language or phrases does Aquino use to emphasize the peaceful nature of the revolution?
What metaphor did President Aquino use to describe the struggle for Philippine democracy?
What metaphor did President Aquino use to describe the struggle for Philippine democracy?
What symbol did Aquino use in her speech to emphasize Ninoy's martyrdom?
What symbol did Aquino use in her speech to emphasize Ninoy's martyrdom?
What other documents/sources can you think of that can be used to verify/corroborate the claims of the author of the speech?
What other documents/sources can you think of that can be used to verify/corroborate the claims of the author of the speech?
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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