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What does the Greek term 'historia' mean?
What does the Greek term 'historia' mean?
'Historia' means 'inquiry' or 'knowledge acquired by investigation.'
How did Roman historians contribute to the field of historiography?
How did Roman historians contribute to the field of historiography?
Roman historians like Livy and Tacitus shaped historical narratives by documenting events and deeds of their time.
What is the significance of the term 'history' in European languages?
What is the significance of the term 'history' in European languages?
'History' is synonymous with 'story' in languages like Spanish (historia) and French (histoire).
How did Encyclopedia Britannica define history?
How did Encyclopedia Britannica define history?
What dual role does history play beyond narration?
What dual role does history play beyond narration?
What approach do historians take to ensure objectivity in their work?
What approach do historians take to ensure objectivity in their work?
How does history consider the element of time?
How does history consider the element of time?
According to Calderon and Gonzales, what does history seek to uncover?
According to Calderon and Gonzales, what does history seek to uncover?
How does history serve as a dialogue between the past and the future?
How does history serve as a dialogue between the past and the future?
In what way is history considered multi-sided?
In what way is history considered multi-sided?
Why is continuity important in the study of history?
Why is continuity important in the study of history?
What role does studying history play in understanding contemporary society?
What role does studying history play in understanding contemporary society?
How does history impact individual lives across different walks of life?
How does history impact individual lives across different walks of life?
Why is understanding a culture’s history essential?
Why is understanding a culture’s history essential?
What significance does the study of history have in recognizing the reasons behind current conflicts?
What significance does the study of history have in recognizing the reasons behind current conflicts?
How do past events influence societal behavior according to the text?
How do past events influence societal behavior according to the text?
How does studying historical figures like Mahatma Gandhi and Corazon Aquino contribute to moral understanding?
How does studying historical figures like Mahatma Gandhi and Corazon Aquino contribute to moral understanding?
In what ways does history provide a sense of identity?
In what ways does history provide a sense of identity?
Why is studying history essential for responsible citizenship?
Why is studying history essential for responsible citizenship?
How can history aid in professional development?
How can history aid in professional development?
What does it mean to study history in light of the present?
What does it mean to study history in light of the present?
Explain how history can influence public behavior.
Explain how history can influence public behavior.
What role does history play in understanding cultural interactions?
What role does history play in understanding cultural interactions?
Why is the search for knowledge and truth fundamental to the study of history?
Why is the search for knowledge and truth fundamental to the study of history?
What role does history play in understanding human development over time?
What role does history play in understanding human development over time?
How does history relate to man's geographical environment?
How does history relate to man's geographical environment?
Why is objectivity important in historical writing?
Why is objectivity important in historical writing?
In what ways is history multi-sided?
In what ways is history multi-sided?
What does it mean for history to be an analysis rather than just a narration?
What does it mean for history to be an analysis rather than just a narration?
Why are continuity and coherence necessary in the study of history?
Why are continuity and coherence necessary in the study of history?
How does history provide relevance to present-day life?
How does history provide relevance to present-day life?
How does history contribute to our understanding of different cultures?
How does history contribute to our understanding of different cultures?
What moral lessons can studying history provide?
What moral lessons can studying history provide?
In what way does history help provide identity?
In what way does history help provide identity?
Why is studying history essential for good citizenship?
Why is studying history essential for good citizenship?
How can history be an asset in the workplace?
How can history be an asset in the workplace?
What role do historical experiences play in shaping societal behavior?
What role do historical experiences play in shaping societal behavior?
Can you give an example of how historical figures can inspire future generations?
Can you give an example of how historical figures can inspire future generations?
How does studying history encourage responsible public behavior?
How does studying history encourage responsible public behavior?
Flashcards
History (Western Definition)
History (Western Definition)
The study and recording of past events, emphasizing chronological order, narrative construction, and critical analysis.
Historiography
Historiography
A systematic approach to recording and investigating the past, developed by ancient Greeks. It involves critical examination of sources and interpretation of historical evidence.
History (Britannica Definition)
History (Britannica Definition)
A discipline that examines events in chronological order, based on careful analysis of primary sources, and explains their causes.
History (Calderon & Gonzales)
History (Calderon & Gonzales)
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History as Analysis
History as Analysis
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History and Time
History and Time
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History and Objectivity
History and Objectivity
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History and Space
History and Space
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History and Environment
History and Environment
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History as a Story of Mankind
History as a Story of Mankind
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Continuity in History
Continuity in History
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Relevance of History
Relevance of History
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Multi-sided History
Multi-sided History
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Past Shapes the Present
Past Shapes the Present
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History and Culture
History and Culture
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History as a Tool for Understanding
History as a Tool for Understanding
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History as a study of the present in the light of the past
History as a study of the present in the light of the past
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History: Understanding the Present
History: Understanding the Present
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History as Inspiration
History as Inspiration
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History: Providing Identity
History: Providing Identity
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History: Essential for Good Citizenship
History: Essential for Good Citizenship
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History: Encouraging Responsible Public Behavior
History: Encouraging Responsible Public Behavior
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History: Useful in the World of Work
History: Useful in the World of Work
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The Meaning Of History
The Meaning Of History
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How does history help us understand people and societies?
How does history help us understand people and societies?
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How does history build moral understanding?
How does history build moral understanding?
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How does history provide identity?
How does history provide identity?
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Why is studying history essential for good citizenship?
Why is studying history essential for good citizenship?
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How is history useful in the world of work?
How is history useful in the world of work?
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History is Multifaceted
History is Multifaceted
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History is Continuous
History is Continuous
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History Studies Human Development
History Studies Human Development
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History is Objective
History is Objective
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History is Relevant
History is Relevant
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History is a Dialogue
History is a Dialogue
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Study Notes
History Etymology
- "Historia" (Greek) means "inquiry" or "investigation"
- Early civilizations systematically studied the past
- "Historia" (Latin) in the Roman Empire meant both "story" and "history"
- Roman historians like Livy and Tacitus documented events
Western Definition of History
- "History" as "story" in European languages
- Study or record of past events
- Multifaceted study that includes chronological order, narrative, and critical analysis
- Includes both the events themselves, and the methods to understand them
Published Definition of History
- Encyclopedia Britannica defines it as the discipline that studies the chronological order and causes of events affecting a nation.
- Calderon and Gonzales define it as the search for historical knowledge and truth.
Nature of History
- Concerned with humans in time and space
- Records human development
- Objective record based on original sources (not subjective interpretations)
- Analysis of past events, focusing on how they shaped the present
- Significant events influence society
- Dialogue between past and future
- Multi-faceted, encompassing all aspects of humanity
Relevance of History
- Understanding people, societies, and cultures
- Moral understanding from past struggles
- Provides identity to communities
- Essential for good citizenship and societal understanding
- Useful in the professional world (e.g., business, politics)
- Helps predict the future
- Explains how the past influenced the present
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