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What is the origin of the term 'history'?
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?
Who is referred to as the Father of History?
Herodotus.
Which of these statements best describes history?
Which of these statements best describes history?
In what year was the Republic of the Philippines officially named?
In what year was the Republic of the Philippines officially named?
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The name 'Philippines' was derived from King _____ II of Spain.
The name 'Philippines' was derived from King _____ II of Spain.
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Which explorer first referred to the islands as 'Felipinas'?
Which explorer first referred to the islands as 'Felipinas'?
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The name 'Isles del Poniente' was given by early Chinese traders.
The name 'Isles del Poniente' was given by early Chinese traders.
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Match the name with its proposed origin:
Match the name with its proposed origin:
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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.
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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.
