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Readings in Philippine History RIPH111 Attendance

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What is the main challenge faced by historians in the process of reconstruction?

Limited survival of recorded information (correct)
Difficulty in finding credible sources
Overreliance on secondary sources
Incomplete recording of historical events

What distinguishes primary sources from secondary sources in historical research?

Secondary sources offer firsthand accounts of events
Secondary sources are always more reliable than primary sources
Primary sources are more readily available to historians
Primary sources are created during the time being studied (correct)

Why is it challenging for historians to narrate all that has been grasped from historical sources?

Issues with interpreting primary sources
Over-reliance on non-written sources
Difficulty in identifying credible sources
Limitations in expounding all the information that has been grasped (correct)

What characterizes secondary sources in historical research?

They interpret and analyze primary sources (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why are artifacts considered as historical sources?

Artifacts are objects from the past used by historians to depict history (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of oral history as a historical source?

Oral history provides firsthand testimony about the past (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between written and non-written historical sources?

Written sources include published materials and manuscripts (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why are primary sources considered valuable in historical research?

Primary sources offer a contemporary view of historical events (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key limitation faced by historians when dealing with historical records?

Limitation in the survival of recorded information over time (D) Signup and view all the answers

How do historians create their own depiction of the past?

By analyzing written and non-written historical sources (B) Signup and view all the answers

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