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What is considered an unwritten source?

  • Oral evidence (correct)
  • Textbooks
  • Published novels
  • Primary source documents

Which of the following best describes a primary source?

  • A textbook summarizing past events
  • An eyewitness account of an event (correct)
  • A documentary film analyzing historical figures
  • A biography written years after the subject's death

What distinguishes primary sources from secondary sources?

  • Primary sources are created or written during the time being studied (correct)
  • All primary sources must be original documents
  • Primary sources are always more reliable than secondary sources
  • Primary sources are always published in books

Which of the following is NOT a primary source example?

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How does Gottschalk define secondary sources?

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What distinguishes history from the past?

<p>History provides a glimpse of past events. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of evidence includes artifacts and ecofacts?

<p>Archaeological Evidence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the relevance of history?

<p>History contributes to moral understanding and good citizenship. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a type of unwritten document?

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How is contemporary history defined in relation to traditional history?

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What are historical sources defined as?

<p>Artifacts and documents left by the past. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is NOT typically included in the study of history?

<p>The replication of past events as if they happened anew. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of historical evidence focuses on documentation like photographs and recordings?

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What is the primary belief associated with positivism in historical study?

<p>Historians should allow sources to speak for themselves. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes historiography?

<p>It examines the changing interpretations of history. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Merriam Webster, how is history defined?

<p>A chronological record of significant events. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Aristotle define history?

<p>As an investigation of natural phenomena seeking truth. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Zeus Salazar emphasize about the study of history?

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What does the Latin term 'Historia' refer to?

<p>The account of the past through evidence. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the controversies regarding the study of history?

<p>The existence of differing interpretations of historical events. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best encapsulates the essence of history as defined in the provided content?

<p>A dynamic exploration of past human experiences. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of source is an encyclopedia considered to be?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of primary sources?

<p>They provide factual data. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of internal criticism in evaluating a source?

<p>To identify the biases of the creator. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of tertiary source?

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Which of the following best describes the purpose of secondary sources?

<p>To interpret and analyze primary sources. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of external criticism?

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How do almanacs function as tertiary sources?

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In which scenario would a YouTube video of a historical debate be classified as a primary source?

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Flashcards

Artifact

An object made or shaped by humans, like tools or art.

Unwritten Sources

Evidence not documented in written form, including archaeology and oral histories.

Primary Source

An original document or object created during the time being studied, providing firsthand evidence.

Secondary Source

A work that interprets or analyzes primary sources, created by someone not present at the events.

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Examples of Primary Sources

Include diaries, letters, music, interviews, and original works from the time of study.

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Kasaysayan

The term for history in the mother tongue, emphasizes uniqueness and identity of a group.

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History

A glimpse of the past, rather than the entire past itself.

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Archaeological Evidence

Artifacts and ecofacts that reveal cultural aspects of a past civilization.

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Oral Evidence

Folklore, legends, and tales passed down by word of mouth.

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Material Evidence

Photographs, art, videos, and sound recordings serving as historical documentation.

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Reconstruction of History

The process of piecing together past events using available materials.

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Relevance of History

History aids in moral understanding, identity, and good citizenship.

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Historical Sources

Artifacts from the past that inform us about previous societies.

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Positivism

Belief that historians should seek objective truth without interpretation.

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Historiography

The study of how history is written and interpreted by historians.

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Definition of History

Study of human activities in the past; unique and changing discipline.

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Chronological Record

A sequence of significant events over time, as defined by Merriam-Webster.

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American Historical Association's view

Sees history as a process to understand the past and its meanings.

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Aristotle's view on history

A systematic account investigating natural phenomena and human actions.

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Zeus Salazar

Notable historian and retired professor known for his work on Philippine history.

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Tertiary Sources

Sources that summarize and digest information from primary and secondary sources.

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External Criticism

Evaluating the authenticity and form of a document to identify forgeries or misinterpretations.

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Internal Criticism

Evaluating the credibility and content of a source, including author identification and corroboration.

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Anachronism

An error in chronology, placing something in the wrong time period.

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Corroboration

Confirming the validity of a document through independent testimonies from reliable witnesses.

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Literary Criticism

Analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of literary works.

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