History of Authors and Historical Figures
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According to Confucius, how can we define the future?

By studying the past.

What is George Santayana's famous quote on the past?

Those who cannot remember the past are doomed to repeat it.

What did Teodoro A. Agoncillo believe about the use of history?

History should be used to avoid repeating past errors.

According to Napoleon Bonaparte, who writes history?

<p>The winners.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Greek word that Herodotus adopted for the term "history"?

<p>Historia</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the study of how historians construct history called?

<p>Historiography</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of historiography?

<p>Examining how history is written by different sources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following disciplines is not directly integrated into history?

<p>Astrology</p> Signup and view all the answers

Topography plays a significant role in shaping a society's way of life, according to the text.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following historical figures is credited with the discovery of the Pacific Ocean?

<p>Ferdinand Magellan</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between communist and socialist governments?

<p>In a communist government, everything is state-owned, while in a socialist government, citizens are allowed to run small private businesses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of assessing the validity of historical sources called?

<p>Heuristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the study of interpreting history or understanding how events are translated into narrative called?

<p>Hermeneutics</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the more accurate name for Ferdinand Magellan?

<p>Fernando de Magallanes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a non-written source of history?

<p>Written Documents</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method for analyzing artifacts in archaeology to determine their age?

<p>Carbon-14 dating</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main types of historical sources?

<p>Primary and secondary sources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Give an example of a primary source.

<p>Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Literature Reviews</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the repository in the Philippines that preserves mummies and other cultural artifacts?

<p>Hacienda Escudero</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT a ship involved in Ferdinand Magellan's expedition?

<p>Santa Maria</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Moluccas Islands, also known as the Spice Islands, were the primary goal of Magellan's voyage.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the first Christian Mass held in the Philippines?

<p>First Mass</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where was the First Mass in the Philippines held?

<p>Limasawa Island, southern Leyte</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was executed by Lapu Lapu in the Battle of Mactan?

<p>Ferdinand Magellan</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the first Filipino martyr?

<p>San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the islands of the Philippines under Spanish rule?

<p>Archipelago de Las Islas Filipinas</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main strategy used by the Spanish to conquer the Philippines?

<p>Divide and conquer</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Philippines is the only predominantly Christian country in Asia.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the rivalry between Portugal and Spain during the 15th Century?

<p>Control over the Spice Islands.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where was the first settlement established by Miguel Lopez de Legazpi in the Philippines?

<p>Cebu</p> Signup and view all the answers

What major event led to the Spanish-American War?

<p>The sinking of the USS Maine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the US general who led the American forces during the Battle of Manila Bay?

<p>Admiral George Dewey</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who led the Filipino resistance against the Americans during the Philippine-American War?

<p>Emilio Aguinaldo</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who were the first inhabitants of the Philippines according to historical research?

<p>Negritos (Aeta)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name given to the group of early humans whose fossils were discovered in the Callao Caves of Palawan, dated back to 50,000 to 67,000 years ago?

<p>Ubag</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is believed to be the primary reason for the distinct geographic features of the Philippines?

<p>Volcanic Activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the system of governance led by Datus in the Philippines?

<p>Barangay</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the four main social classes that existed in pre-colonial Philippine society?

<p>Maginoo or Datu, Timawa, Maharlika, and Alipin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the oldest hotel in Manila?

<p>Hotel de Oriente</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main locations debated as the site of the First Mass in the Philippines?

<p>Limasawa Island and Butuan</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source used to support the claim that the First Mass was held in Butuan?

<p>Zaide's assertion based on Pigafetta's diary</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the year that marked the formal recognition of Limasawa as the site of the First Mass in the Philippines?

<p>July 15, 2020</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

History of different authors/figures

  • Confucius believed that studying the past helps understand the future.
  • George Santayana stated that those who cannot remember the past are doomed to repeat it.
  • Teodoro A. Agoncillo believed history focuses on the past, not future, and should be used to avoid past errors.

Napoleon Bonaparte

  • Napoleon Bonaparte, a French conqueror, successfully invaded much of Europe.
  • He won numerous battles and declared himself emperor, significantly impacting world history.
  • The Napoleonic Wars are named after him due to multiple conflicts.
  • His tactics and strategies are still studied today.
  • Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo marked the end of his reign.

Herodotus

  • Herodotus, a Greek historian, is known as the "Father of History".
  • He coined the word "history" from the Greek "historia," meaning inquiry or research.
  • Herodotus was skilled at narrating stories and interested in local traditions.

Historiography

  • Historiography is the study of how historians create history.
  • It analyzes methods, sources, and theoretical frameworks used.
  • It involves the critical examination of sources and selection of important details by historians.
  • Historiography represents the writing of history based on sources and synthesis into a narrative.

Relevance of History

  • History uses past experiences for contemporary understanding.
  • History involves many disciplines, including geography, literature, and art.

Sociology, Economics and Political Science

  • Sociology studies government systems.
  • Economics analyzes the economic aspects of the past.
  • Political Science examines governments in specific locations.

Communist and Socialist Governments

  • Communist governments own all businesses.
  • Socialist governments run big business, but private business is allowed.

Heuristics and Hermeneutics

  • Heuristics involves assessing the validity of historical sources.
  • Hermeneutics is about the interpretation of history based on the writer's perspective.

Sources of History

  • Non-written sources include oral traditions, poems, ballads, and songs.
  • Written sources include documents, fragments of documents, and examples like the Bible.

Archaeology

  • Archaeology analyzes historical artifacts through methods like carbon-14 dating.
  • Archaeological discoveries provide information about the way of life in past societies.
  • The preservation of Pompeii by volcanic ash offers valuable historical evidence.

Ethnography and Linguistics

  • Ethnography studies people's cultures.
  • Linguistics examines language similarities.
  • The Filipino language shows influences from various Austronesian languages.

Primary Sources

  • Primary sources offer firsthand, unfiltered information about past events.
  • Examples of primary sources include eyewitness accounts, personal letters, surveys, and historical documents.

Secondary Sources

  • Secondary sources analyze and interpret primary sources.
  • Examples include biographies, literature reviews, and analyses of historical events.

Tertiary Sources

  • Tertiary sources are compilations of primary and secondary sources.
  • These sources include encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other reference materials.

Repositories of Primary Sources

  • Public libraries, national archives, museums, and historical societies house primary sources.

Primary Sources of History in the Philippines

  • First-hand accounts, personal experiences, letters, photographs
  • Autobiographies, diaries, interviews, and historical documents.

Evolution of the Philippines and its People

  • The Philippines, an archipelago with approximately 7,640 islands, is located along the Pacific Ring of Fire.
  • Frequent volcanic eruptions and earthquakes are characteristics of the region.
  • The Philippines has a diverse population with links to neighboring countries, especially Indonesia and Malaysia.
  • The language, culture, and traditions reflect its history and connections.

First Mass in the Philippines

  • Francisco Albo and Antonio Pigafetta's accounts detail the first Mass, marking the beginning of the Christianization of the Philippines.
  • Albo states the Mass occurred in Limasawa, while Pigafetta notes Mazaua, possibly reflecting a similar location.
  • The discovery and celebration of the first Mass in the Philippines is a significant event in Philippine history.

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Explore the insights of various influential historians and figures, including Confucius, Napoleon Bonaparte, and Herodotus. This quiz delves into their contributions and perspectives on history, historiography, and the impact of past events on the present and future.

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