5 Questions
According to the National Historical Institute, a national hero should possess which of the following?
Exceptional talent, distinguished valor, and/or bold enterprise
According to Dr. Onofre D. Corpuz, what do heroes aspire and struggle for?
The nation's freedom
What is the timeframe for a person to be confirmed as a hero according to the National Heroes Commission criteria?
50 years
According to the criteria set by the National Heroes Commission, what must a hero exhibit during extreme stress and difficulties?
Self-denial and sacrifice for the country's interests
Who approved the criteria for the definition of a national hero in 1965?
Committee headed by Director Carlos Quirino of the National Library
Study Notes
National Hero Criteria
- A national hero should possess certain qualities, as stated by the National Historical Institute.
- Heroes aspire and struggle for the freedom and welfare of the people, according to Dr. Onofre D. Corpuz.
- A person must be confirmed as a hero within a timeframe of 50 years from the time of their death or performance of the heroic act, as per the National Heroes Commission criteria.
- A hero must exhibit selflessness, i.e., putting the interests of the nation above personal interests, during extreme stress and difficulties, as stated by the National Heroes Commission criteria.
- The criteria for the definition of a national hero were approved by the Philippine Congress in 1965.
Test your knowledge on the concept of a hero with this reviewer for the Prelim Examination. Explore the criteria and definition of a national hero as set by the National Historical Institute and National Heroes Institute. Prepare for your exam with this comprehensive review.
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