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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?

    <p>Textbooks analyzing a historical period (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Gottschalk define secondary sources?

    <p>Testimony of anyone not present at the events (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Folk tales and myths (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is contemporary history defined in relation to traditional history?

    <p>It includes reconstruction from a variety of sources. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Material Evidence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>History is a discipline that requires critical thinking. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Tertiary Source (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Fossil teeth of Homo Luzonensis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Identifying anachronisms in a document (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do almanacs function as tertiary sources?

    <p>By summarizing a variety of facts and data. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>When it shows original footage of the actual debate. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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