Importance of Understanding History
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What is the main purpose of studying history according to the text?

  • Memorizing names, dates, and important events
  • Analyzing present contexts of society critically
  • Understanding the beliefs and desires of human beings (correct)
  • Appreciating the diversity of human perceptions

What does a historian's duty involve?

  • Memorizing facts and figures accurately
  • Focusing only on important historical events
  • Avoiding analysis of historical elements
  • Drawing insights from ideas that shaped lives of people (correct)

In what way can studying history help solve today's pre-dicaments according to the text?

  • By focusing solely on dates and places
  • By disregarding human beliefs and desires
  • By ignoring past occurrences
  • By understanding how situations happened and identifying their elements (correct)

From where is the English word 'history' derived?

<p>Greek noun istoia meaning learning (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes history an active factor in the study of Philippine society based on the text?

<p>Its study of beliefs, desires, practices, and institutions of human beings (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as a benefit of looking at the past in the text?

<p>Seeing the world through different eyes and appreciating diversity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary emphasis of studying history according to the text?

<p>Gaining insight into human beliefs and desires (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can understanding history help in analyzing the present society context?

<p>By appreciating human diversity and cultures (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a historian's duty according to the text?

<p>Drawing insights from historical ideas and realities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does history become an active factor in studying Philippine society?

<p>By understanding human beliefs and desires (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Greek noun istoia mean?

<p>Learning through history (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to look at history through different perspectives?

<p>To analyze the present contexts of society critically (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of viewing history as more than just facts and events?

<p>It helps in planning for the future based on past lessons (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can history help in addressing today's challenges according to the text?

<p>By drawing insights from historical ideas and realities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers
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