Meaning and Nature of History Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is the origin of the term 'history'?

Derived from the Greek term 'HISTORIA' which means 'inquiry or research'.

Who is referred to as the Father of History?

Herodotus.

Which of these statements best describes history?

A never-ending dialogue of events between the past and the present. (correct)

Only a compilation of dates and names.

An unchangeable record of events.

A systematic account of natural phenomena. (correct)

In what year was the Republic of the Philippines officially named?

<ol start="1946"> <li></li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

The name 'Philippines' was derived from King _____ II of Spain.

Philip Signup and view all the answers

Which explorer first referred to the islands as 'Felipinas'?

Ruy Lopez de Villalobos Signup and view all the answers

The name 'Isles del Poniente' was given by early Chinese traders.

False Signup and view all the answers

Match the name with its proposed origin:

Mayi/Ma-i/Tsin-san = Land of Gold Maniolas = Isles or island of East Islas del Poniente = Given by the Portuguese Archipelago of St. Lazarus = Given by Ferdinand Magellan Rizaline Republic = Proposed by General Artemio Ricarte Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Meaning and Nature of History

Originates from the Greek word "HISTORIA," meaning "inquiry" or "research."
Represents accounts of past events narrated chronological order.
Defined as a systematic account of natural phenomena arranged chronologically (Aristotle).
Described as an inquiry into mankind’s past (Thucydides and Herodotus).
Viewed as a dialogue of events linking the past and present (E.H. Carr).
Narrates the actions and thoughts of civilized men throughout history (Will Durant).
Emphasizes humanity's progression from barbarism to civilization (Jawaharla Nehru).

Historical Names of the Philippines

Mayi/Ma-i/Tsin-san: Early name for the Philippines, meaning "Land of Gold"; known from Chinese traders’ accounts.
Maniolas: Name given by Claudius Ptolemy, referring to Manila as “isles” or “island of the East.”
Islas del Poniente: Name attributed to the Portuguese explorers.
Archipelago of St. Lazarus: Name assigned by Ferdinand Magellan in 1521.
Felipinas: Name used by Spanish explorer Ruy Lopez de Villalobos in honor of King Philip II of Spain.
Filipinas: First documented on a rare map by Giovanni Bautista Ramusi in Venice, 1554.
Rizaline Republic: Proposed name by Katipunan General Artemio Ricarte, honoring Dr. Jose Rizal.
Philippine Islands: Anglicized term used during the American colonial era.
Republic of the Philippines: Official name established in 1946, after gaining independence.

Description

Test your knowledge on the meaning and significance of history, including its definitions and the evolution of historical accounts. Explore the ancient names associated with the Philippines and their origins in historical context. This quiz combines definitions from various historians and geographical nomenclature.