Readings in Philippine History - Module 1

History is the study of the past, acquired through inquiry or investigation. It's the account of people's past, often using written sources.

The study of how history is written and interpreted; examining historical methods and perspectives.

Documentation that supports historical claims; essential for verifying historical accounts.

Historians who believed that written records were the only way to understand the past

The traditional belief that a historical event must have a written source to be considered fact.

History involves studying significant people, events, and breakthroughs for a better understanding of the past and present.

The study of history from ancient times until the early parts of the 20th century, often focusing on significant people and events.

History became a formal field of study, important for understanding past events and people.

The study of how history is written, including the methods, sources, and interpretations used by historians.

The systematic approach historians use to research and analyze historical events and sources.

Evaluating the authenticity of a historical source by examining its physical characteristics and context.

Examining the content of an authentic historical source to determine its accuracy and reliability.

The truthfulness and validity of a historical source; whether a document/object is genuine and not a forgery.

The physical features or condition of a historical document/object. This is analyzed for authenticity

Original documents or objects from a specific time period.

The material collected or information used by historians to analyze a historical event.

Records like receipts, letters, chronicles, and government documents used to understand the past.

Bias in history, where written records are prioritized, leaving out experiences of other social groups (e.g., peasants, indigenous groups).

The study of how history is written; including the methods, sources, and context behind historical accounts.

History is considered complex and dynamic due to different perspectives and interpretation of the past.

History includes every past event, action, and thought of humanity.

History is also the process of analysis and writing about the past.

The specific methods used by historians to analyze and understand historical sources.

The lack of documents does not mean that people or events did not exist in the past.