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Which of the following is NOT a primary source?
Which of the following is NOT a primary source?
- Photograph
- Oral history
- Textbook (correct)
- Old maps
Teodoro A. Agoncillo is known for writing primary sources on Philippine history.
Teodoro A. Agoncillo is known for writing primary sources on Philippine history.
False (B)
Name one example of a secondary source.
Name one example of a secondary source.
Journal article or textbook
A _____ source provides firsthand evidence about an event, such as a photograph or old sketch.
A _____ source provides firsthand evidence about an event, such as a photograph or old sketch.
Match the following secondary sources with their descriptions:
Match the following secondary sources with their descriptions:
What is the meaning of the word 'history' derived from the Greek noun 'historia'?
What is the meaning of the word 'history' derived from the Greek noun 'historia'?
History is solely about the events that have changed over time.
History is solely about the events that have changed over time.
A _______ source is produced by individuals directly involved in the event being studied.
A _______ source is produced by individuals directly involved in the event being studied.
Match the following historical events with their corresponding sources:
Match the following historical events with their corresponding sources:
What can historical sources include?
What can historical sources include?
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Study Notes
Meaning of History
- History defined as "an account of the unchanging past" by Aristotle.
- Etymology of 'history': Derived from Greek word 'historia', meaning 'inquiry or research'.
What is History
- Study focusing on past events, particularly those related to human affairs.
- Represents a series of connected past events associated with people or entities.
- A continuous record that typically follows a chronological order, highlighting important events or trends.
Why Study History
- Understanding the past can illuminate how contemporary society and institutions were formed.
- Engages with the roots of modern ideas, values, and societal issues.
- Encourages appreciation of diverse human perceptions, beliefs, and cultures, fostering critical analysis of current societal contexts.
Understanding Sources
- Historical sources: Original materials that provide crucial historical information.
- Types of historical sources include coins, artifacts, monuments, literary works, documents, and oral histories.
Primary Sources
- Defined as materials created by individuals or groups directly involved in an event.
- Examples include eyewitness accounts, diaries, letters, legal papers, photographs.
Examples of Primary Sources
- Photographs, old sketches, and maps.
- Cartoons, material evidence, and statistical charts.
- Recordings of oral histories and various published or unpublished documents.
Secondary Sources
- Defined as works that interpret, summarize, or critique evidence surrounding historical events.
- An example of a secondary source is a history book authored by a historian.
Teodoro A. Agoncillo
- Preeminent 20th-century Filipino historian known for his influential works.
- Notable writings include:
- "The Revolt of the Masses: The Story of Bonifacio and the Katipunan" (1956).
- "History of the Filipino People" (1960).
- "Malolos: The Crisis of the Republic" (1960).
- "The Fateful Years: Japan's Adventure in the Philippines, 1941-1945" (1965).
- "Pilipinas Kong Mahal: Isang Kasaysayan" (1981).
Examples of Secondary Sources
- Journal articles critiquing or analyzing historical research.
- Textbooks and encyclopedias that interpret historical narratives.
- Biographies, political commentary, dissertations, and opinion pieces in newspapers.
- Critiques of literature, art, or music related to historical contexts.
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