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Which type of published material specifically reflects a person's travels?
What is a key characteristic of primary sources?
What type of historical source includes letters, diaries, and photographs?
Which of the following is NOT considered a non-written source?
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Which of the following types of historical sources can provide unique insights into personal experiences?
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Which type of non-written source focuses on studying events through collected oral accounts?
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What type of published material is specifically designed for recording reading experiences?
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Fossils are important historical sources because they provide insights into which aspect of history?
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What defines a written source?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a primary source?
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Which repository is located outside NCR?
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Which type of primary source does NOT include visual elements?
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What is the primary purpose of secondary sources?
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Which of the following is an example of an artifact?
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Which of the following repositories is located in the United States?
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Which category does 'Royal Decrees' belong to?
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Study Notes
Historical Sources
- Historical sources include materials used to write history, classified into three categories: published materials, manuscripts, and non-written sources.
Published Materials
- Books: Provide comprehensive information on historical topics.
- Magazines: Contain articles on current events and historical topics.
- Reading Journals: Designed for recording and reflecting on reading experiences.
- Travelogues: Describe personal travels, offering historical insights into specific places or time periods.
Manuscripts
- Archival Materials: Include letters, diaries, photographs, and other documents maintained in archives.
- Memoirs: Personal accounts of one’s life, valuable for historical insights.
- Diaries: Personal journals capturing thoughts and experiences, providing unique historical perspectives.
Non-Written Sources
- Oral History: The study of the past through collected oral accounts, important for unrecorded events.
- Artifacts: Objects made or used by past societies, revealing cultural and lifestyle details.
- Ruins: Remnants of past structures, informative about architecture and technology.
- Fossils: Preserved remains of ancient organisms, offering insights into the history of life on Earth.
Primary Sources
- Defined as materials produced by individuals directly involved in an event or topic.
- Examples include:
- Eyewitness accounts
- Diaries and letters
- Legal documents
- Photographs
Categories of Primary Sources
- Written Sources: Materials written by eyewitnesses or participants.
- Images: Visual documents created by firsthand participants.
- Artifacts: Materials made by direct participants.
- Oral Testimonies: Documented conversations from firsthand eyewitnesses.
Types of Primary Sources Used
- Fossil Remains
- Artifacts and Ruins
- Royal Decrees and Laws
- Official Reports
- Chronicles
- Friar Accounts
- Maps and Memoirs
- Personal Accounts
- Newspapers and Magazines
- Legislative Journals
- Court Records and Speeches
- Personal Letters
- Online Databases, Blogs, and Documentary Films
- Recorded Interviews
Repositories of Primary Sources
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In NCR:
- National Archives of the Philippines
- National Library
- National Historical Commission
- National Museum Complex
- Private Museums (e.g., Lopez Memorial Museum, Ayala Museum)
- Key University Libraries (University of the Philippines, Ateneo de Manila, De La Salle University, University of Santo Tomas)
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Outside NCR:
- Local Archives
- Local Libraries
- NHC Branch Offices
- Local History Museums and Shrines
- Local University Libraries
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International:
- Library of Congress (USA)
- National Archives and Records Administration (USA)
- Archivo General de Indias (Spain)
- Archive General de la Nación (Mexico)
Secondary Sources
- Defined as materials that analyze and interpret primary sources, providing contextual understanding of historical events.
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Explore the various types of historical sources used for writing history, including published materials, manuscripts, and non-written sources. This quiz will help you understand the significance of each category and their contributions to historical research.
