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Introduction to History and Sources
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Introduction to History and Sources

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What does the Latin word 'Historia' mean?

Inquiry or investigation

What are the requisites for events to be considered historically significant?

Based on facts, past human events, definite in time and place, social in nature

Which of the following is NOT a basic source of history?

  • Written records
  • Relics
  • Oral traditions
  • Internet blogs (correct)
  • Match the following types of sources with their descriptions:

    <p>Primary Sources = Produced at the same time as the event being studied Secondary Sources = Produced by an author who used primary sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Internal criticism examines the physical authenticity of evidence.

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

    Who is known as the 'Father of History'?

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

    Which method is abbreviated as 'B.C.'?

    <p>Before Christ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Understanding history helps in managing the future.

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

    Which of the following quotes is related to the importance of studying history?

    <p>Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the additional purposes of studying history mentioned?

    <p>Bridging past and present, explaining causes, projecting future, interpreting conditions, promoting nationalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    What is History?

    • History is the study of past events
    • It is both an art and a science
    • Key elements:
      • Events must be based on facts
      • Events must be past human events
      • Events must be definite in time and place
      • Events must be social in nature

    Historical Sources

    • History is based on sources, both written and unwritten
    • Primary sources were created during the time period being studied. Examples:
      • Diaries
      • Newspapers
      • Letters
      • Government records
      • Photographs
      • Oral histories
      • Artifacts
      • Maps
    • Secondary Sources were created by authors who reviewed primary sources. Examples:
      • Books
      • Articles
      • Films

    Analyzing Historical Sources

    • External Criticism: Examines the physical characteristics of a source to verify its authenticity
    • Internal Criticism: Examines the content of a source to determine its credibility and reliability

    Key Figures in History

    • Herodotus is known as the "Father of History" and wrote the book "History"
    • Thucydides wrote "History of the Peloponnesian War"

    Dating Methods

    • B.C. (Before Christ) or A.C. (Avanti Cristo)
    • A.D. (Anno Domini) or C.E. (Common Era)
    • C. means "circa" (about)

    Why Study History?

    • Rizal: Studying history helps understand a people's destiny
    • Morga: Knowing the past helps us judge the present
    • Filipino Saying: "One who does not look back to where he came from will never reach his destination"
    • Karl Heinz-Hansen: Those who don't face their past can't manage their future
    • Agoncillo: Don't study history if you're afraid of the truth
    • George Santayana: Those who forget the past are condemned to repeat it
    • John McHale: The present is shaped by the past, and the future is shaped by the present
    • William Allan White: The past helps us face the future
    • Anonymous: Learn from the past to be prepared for the present and future
    • Lourd de Vera: A people without history is meaningless
    • Oliver Windell Holmes: We should focus on where we are going, not where we've been

    Importance of History

    • Understanding the relationship between the past and present
    • Explaining causes of events
    • Projecting the future
    • Interpreting conditions of a particular time and place
    • Promoting nationalism and patriotism

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    This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of history as a discipline, emphasizing both its artistic and scientific elements. It explores primary and secondary sources, methods of analyzing historical evidence, and important figures in history. Enhance your understanding of how historical events are studied and interpreted.

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