28 Questions
What is the root word of the Filipino term 'kasaysayan'?
saysay
Can a newspaper article written by a journalist be considered a primary source?
Sometimes
Why do we study history?
To learn from the mistakes of the past
Which of the following is NOT an artifact?
An interpretation of Francisco Baltazar's poems
What are artifacts?
Physical objects left by the past
What is the primary purpose of external criticism in historical research?
To verify the authenticity of an evidence by examining its physical characteristics or origin
What type of sources are considered by historians as the purest sources?
Diplomatic/Juridical documents
What is the significance of sources in the study of History, according to Louis Gottschalk's book?
History and Sources
What type of criticism examines the truthfulness of an evidence?
Internal criticism
What is referred to as the total way of life of a society, which can be considered as part of a historical context?
Social conditions
What type of source is a school play depicting a Japanese occupation in the Philippines?
Secondary source
What was the significance of Magellan's voyage in 1519?
It showed an alternative route to the Spice Islands
What was the outcome of Magellan's expedition in Mactan?
The expedition was defeated by the soldiers of Rajah Humabon
What was the purpose of an ancient barangay's alliance?
Mutual defense or protection
What was the power of an ancient datu?
Legislative power
What type of criticism examines the truthfulness of evidence?
Internal criticism
What was the purpose of the cross built by Magellan in the Philippines?
To spread Christianity
Which of the following is a primary source?
An old photograph about a historical event
What is the correct order of historical research?
Source criticism, considering sources and context, and historical interpretation
What is the purpose of source criticism?
To think carefully about the nature of historical sources
What is an incorrect statement about a biography?
A biography is always a primary source
What is the relationship between sources and claims?
Sources can prove a fact and disprove a claim
What is the name of the first printed book in the Philippines?
Doctrina Cristiana by Fr.
What was the significance of the symbol erected by the Spaniards?
It symbolized the triumph of the Spaniards over the natives and the proclamation of Catholic faith as the official religion
What was the condition under which Spain and Portugal were granted exclusive rights to exploit or conquer lands?
Neither power was to occupy any territory already in the hands of a Christian ruler
What was the result of the Treaty of Tordesillas?
Spain was granted exclusive rights to conquer the Western part of the world, while Portugal was granted exclusive rights to conquer the Eastern part
What was Magellan's contribution to the world of geography?
He named a body of water after himself
What was the primary goal of the companions of Magellan?
To explore and trade with the natives
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