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Which of the following best describes the key difference between history and historiography?
Which of the following best describes the key difference between history and historiography?
- History focuses on the past, while historiography focuses on the present.
- History studies the past, while historiography explores how different perspectives shape interpretations of the past. (correct)
- History is written by historians, while historiography is written by non-historians.
- History is objective, while historiography is subjective.
Which of these is NOT a factor that contributes to the shift from Philippine history to Philippine historiography?
Which of these is NOT a factor that contributes to the shift from Philippine history to Philippine historiography?
- The dominance of a single historical interpretation. (correct)
- The rise of new research methods and methodologies in history.
- The increasing awareness of different perspectives on the past.
- The influence of cultural and political trends on historical narratives.
Which of the following BEST exemplifies the concept of historiography?
Which of the following BEST exemplifies the concept of historiography?
- A biography of a prominent Filipino historical figure.
- A timeline of significant events in Philippine history.
- A collection of primary sources from the Philippine colonial period.
- A critical analysis of different interpretations of the Philippine Revolution. (correct)
How do factors like culture, power, and ideology influence Philippine historiography?
How do factors like culture, power, and ideology influence Philippine historiography?
Why is Philippine historiography considered an ongoing process?
Why is Philippine historiography considered an ongoing process?
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History
History
The actual events, people, and developments of the past.
Historiography
Historiography
The study and writing of history, focusing on interpretations.
Philippine History
Philippine History
Events and developments that took place in the Philippines.
Philippine Historiography
Philippine Historiography
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Factors influencing historiography
Factors influencing historiography
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Study Notes
History vs. Historiography
- History: Records actual past events, facts, and experiences.
- It aims to reconstruct and understand the past based on evidence.
- Focuses on "what happened."
- Includes narratives of events, people, and societies.
- Examples: The fall of the Roman Empire, the American Revolution, World War II.
Historiography
- Examines how history is written and interpreted over time.
- Analyzes the methodologies, perspectives, and biases of historians.
- Focuses on "how history is written," including interpretation and representation.
- Includes different schools of thought and approaches to history (e.g., Marxist, feminist).
- Considers the historian's time, background, and ideology.
- Examples: Analyzing differing interpretations of the French Revolution or perspectives on slavery.
Philippine History/Historiography
- Early accounts often portrayed Filipinos through the lens of colonization (Spanish & American).
- Post-colonial historians offered a more critical perspective, focusing on resistance, identity, and legacies of colonialism.
- Historiography examines the political, social, and cultural purposes history serves (e.g., during Marcos regime).
- Modern historiography emphasizes diverse voices (indigenous, women, poor) and marginalized groups.
- The interpretation of Philippine history is a continuous process affected by factors like culture, power, and ideology.
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