Historical Sources and Inheritance Quiz
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Why are independent sources that lack direct involvement considered more credible?

  • They tend to distort facts.
  • They have no personal interests affecting their testimony. (correct)
  • They are typically more emotional.
  • They offer a biased perspective.

What should a historian rely on when two sources disagree and neither can be definitively assessed over the other?

  • The source that provides the most emotional appeal.
  • The source that is the most popular.
  • The source with the most logical reasoning. (correct)
  • The source that aligns with their personal beliefs.

What characteristic reduces the credibility of a hostile source?

  • Providing detailed evidence.
  • Having a strong logical argument.
  • Generating emotional responses. (correct)
  • Being impartial and rational.

What factor contributes to the credibility of witness testimonies?

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What is considered a fabricated source?

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How should a historian approach sources from different schools of thought?

<p>Examine them critically for potential biases. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following values is essential for effective historical writing?

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What is the role of corroboration in evaluating disagreeing sources?

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What happens to a legitimate child's inheritance if their father has a child with a slave?

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How is the inheritance for adopted children structured?

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What is the role of the arbiter in disputes?

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In the case of favoritism in inheritance, which of the following is true?

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What occurs when a man dies without any heirs?

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Which of the following is NOT included in the partition of inheritance?

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How does the inheritance status change for a child if their father dies before their adoption?

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What is required for the validity of investigations and sentences made by the dato?

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What term did the Tagalogs use to refer to their places of adoration?

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During their festivals, where did the Tagalogs primarily celebrate instead of in the Simbahan?

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What is the primary focus of the readings from Santiago Alvarez and Teodoro Agoncillo?

<p>The Tejeros Convention and its implications (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the name Badhala (Bathala) signify in Tagalog worship?

<p>Maker of all things (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who authored 'The Revolt of the Masses: The Story of Bonifacio and the Katipunan'?

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What aspect of the sources is evaluated in the Test of Credibility?

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Which of the following celestial bodies did the Tagalogs NOT worship?

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How did the Tagalogs honor the new moon during their festivities?

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What key element is assessed when evaluating the competence of the author?

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What type of structure did Tagalogs create for shelter during celebrations?

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Which document would most likely contain a personal narrative of a general during the revolution?

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What were the small lamps called that were placed on the posts of the chief's house?

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In studying the Tejeros Convention, what is a significant element of understanding the historical context?

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Whom did the Tagalogs often venerate during their worship practices?

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What challenge did the faculty members face while preparing the instructional material?

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What type of bias could be present in the writings of Santiago Alvarez?

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What does the author suggest about the nature of reading history?

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What is expected from the matrix activity involving the readings?

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What is one major concern mentioned in the preparation of this instructional material?

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Who wrote the lessons mentioned in the instructional material?

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What is the general attitude of the faculty members towards the potential criticisms of their work?

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Which statement best captures the author's view on the subjectivity of history?

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What aspect of history does the author argue leaves no room for mistakes?

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What emotional tone does the author convey regarding the writing of the historical material?

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What role did the Manila Observatory serve during the Spanish colonial government?

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Which institution holds notable collections relevant to ethnic group research in the Philippines?

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What does PARES stand for?

<p>Portal de Archivos Españoles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a principal Spanish depository mentioned?

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What type of documents can students access through the PARES initiative?

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Which collection pertains to writings by CICM missionaries?

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Which of the following historical sources can be found in the University of the Philippines Main Library?

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In what capacity was the Philippines related to the Viceroyalty of New Spain?

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Flashcards

Philippine History Instructional Material

An instructional material created by faculty members of the University's History Department.

Objective Truth

A concept described as fading out of the world. Orwell's quote is associated with this

Difficult To Read History

The difficulty in analyzing primary sources and evaluating their accuracy.

16th Century Filipinos

A period of Philippine history covered in the instructional material.

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Raiders of the Sulu Sea

A topic part of the instructional material's second unit.

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First Mass Site

Feature of the instructional material that covers the first mass in the country.

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The Moro Problem

A topic covered in Unit 4-B of the instructional material.

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Historical Inaccuracies

Errors that may arise in a historical document.

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Manila Observatory Archive

Contains weather data from the Spanish colonial period.

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Philippine Historical Sources

Found in various libraries and archives throughout the Philippines.

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University of the Philippines Library

A key repository for primary and secondary historical sources in the Philippines.

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SIL Philippines

Provides information on Philippine languages.

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Spanish Archives (Depositories)

Main repositories of Spanish colonial documents in Spain.

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Portal de Archivos Españoles (PARES)

Provides free online access to digitized Spanish historical documents.

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Viceroyalty of New Spain

Former Spanish colonial territory, including the Philippines.

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Local Historical Networks

Centers providing resources for researching local Philippine history.

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Credibility of Sources

Sources with no direct interest or involvement in an event are generally more credible than those with a vested interest or direct involvement.

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Independent Source Agreement

When multiple independent sources agree on an event, it strengthens the validity of the event as factual.

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Witness Credibility

The mental and emotional state of a witness during an interview or testimony impacts their credibility.

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Fabricated Source

A source that contradicts its historical context or environment is likely fabricated.

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Disagreeing Sources

When two sources disagree, the one with more logical reasoning and common sense is considered more reliable.

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Source Authenticity

When sources disagree, the one with more evidence to support its claims is considered more credible.

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Hostile Source

Hostile sources are less credible, and their information requires corroboration with other independent sources.

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School of Thought Influence

Sources influenced by a particular school of thought or philosophy are often argumentative and need to be analyzed in context.

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Source Authenticity Test

Evaluating a source's origin, author's competence, and date of information to determine its reliability.

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Source Credibility Test

Analyzing a source's biases, objectives, and alignment with other accounts to assess its trustworthiness.

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Santiago Alvarez

Author of "Katipunan and the Revolution: Memoirs of a General," providing a firsthand perspective on the Philippine Revolution.

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Teodoro Agoncillo

Author of "The Revolt of the Masses: The Story of Bonifacio and the Katipunan," offering an interpretation of the Katipunan and its leaders.

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Tejeros Convention

A key event in the Philippine Revolution where leaders of the Katipunan gathered to elect a president and other officials.

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Primary Source

A firsthand account or evidence created by a person who directly experienced or witnessed an event.

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Secondary Source

An account or interpretation based on primary sources, providing analysis or commentary on an event.

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Historical Bias

A personal view or prejudice that can influence the way a source presents information.

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Inheritance Rules

The rules governing how property and wealth were passed down in pre-colonial Philippines.

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Legitimate vs. Natural Children

Legitimate children born to a married couple inherited equally. Children born outside of marriage (natural) had different inheritance rights.

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Dowry & Gifts

Dowries given to a son to marry a dato's daughter were not considered inheritance. Gifts given by parents were not inheritance unless declared necessary.

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Inheritance from Slaves

Children born to a slave and a man inherited nothing.

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Adoptive Children Inheritance

An adopted child inherited twice the amount paid for their adoption.

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Inheritance Rules & Biological Fathers

Children whose fathers died before adoption could not inherit from adoptive parents.

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Barangay Justice

Disputes were settled in the presence of the barangay. If dissatisfied, an arbiter from another village was chosen.

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Disputes between Chiefs

Disputes between chiefs required judges to serve as arbiters to avoid war.

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What was the Tagalog term for a temple?

The Tagalog term for a temple was "simbahan," but in reality, they held their festivals and worship in the chief's house.

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What was the 'sibi' used for?

The 'sibi' was a temporary roof built on each side of the chief's house to shelter people during festivals.

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What were 'sorihile'?

'Sorihile' were small lamps placed on the posts of the chief's house during festivals.

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What was Badhala?

Badhala was a Tagalog deity, considered the most important god, often translated as "all-powerful" or "maker of all things."

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What did the Tagalogs worship besides Badhala?

Besides Badhala, Tagalogs worshipped the sun, moon, and stars, honoring their beauty and influence.

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What was 'nagaanitos'?

'Nagaanitos' was the Tagalog term for their worship, practiced during four-day festivals in the chief's house.

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What was the significance of the house during festivals?

The chief's house served as a temporary temple during festivals, and was divided into three compartments like a ship.

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What were 'lic-ha'?

'Lic-ha' were idols carved in various shapes, worshipped by the Tagalogs.

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Study Notes

Readings in Philippine History - GEED 10033

  • Course taught by Prof. Mc Donald Domingo Pascual, Prof. Sherrenne De Amboy, Prof. Ma. Rhodora Agustin, Prof. Jasper Christian Gambito, and Atty. Melchor Pelleja.
  • Course covers different units on Philippine history, including primary and secondary sources, Spanish colonization, and Philippine independence.

Table of Contents

  • Unit 1: Understanding History using Primary and Secondary Sources

    • Lesson 1: Meaning and Relevance of History
    • Lesson 2: Test of Authenticity and Credibility
    • Lesson 3: Test of Authenticity and Credibility: The Tejeros Convention of 1897

  • Unit 2: Spanish Colonization to the Present

    • Lesson 1: Chronicles about the 16th Century Filipinos: The First Voyage Around the World and the Customs of the Tagalogs
    • Lesson 2: Kartilya ng Katipunan
    • Lesson 3: The Declaration of Philippine Independence
    • Lesson 4: The Malolos Constitution and the First Republic
    • Lesson 5: Visual Sources in the Study of History
    • Lesson 6: Raiders of the Sulu Sea: A Documentary Presentation

  • Unit 3: Historic Controversies

    • Lesson 1: The Site of the First Mass
    • Lesson 2: The Cavite Mutiny

  • Unit 4-A: Social, Political, Economic and Cultural Issues – A General Discussion -Lesson 1: The Constitution of the Philippines -Lesson 2: The Indigenous People: Some Notes -Lesson 3: History of Agrarian Reform in the Philippines

  • Unit 4-B: Social, Political, Economic, and Cultural Issues – With Adaptations to the Disciplines of the Students -Lesson 1: Bridges in the 19th Century Philippines Through Selected Photographs (For Engineering and Architecture Majors) -Lesson 2: The “Moro” Problem (For Liberal Arts Majors) -Lesson 3: Implementing Public Order through the Claveria Decree of 1849 (For Computer Science, Accountancy and Business Admin. Majors) -Lesson 4: The School Curriculum in the Philippines: Its Historical Development (For Education Majors)

  •  Unit 5: Appreciating Historic and Heritage Sites -Lesson 1: Dealing with Local History -Lesson 2: Philippine Heritage and History

  • List of Figures (with page numbers)

  • Preface

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