The Importance of History

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Which term means 'story' in Spanish?

Gesichte
Historia (correct)
Historie
Kasaysayan

What does the word 'saysay' mean?

Wisdom and lessons
Meaning or significance (correct)
Facts and details
Narrative about past events

What does the word 'Kasaysayan' mean in English?

Narrative about past events
Story of our people and country's past (correct)
Wisdom and lessons
Significant historical places

What is the Western point of view regarding history?

The study or record of past events (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who is mentioned as being rooted in the word 'saysay'?

Zeus Salazar (A) Signup and view all the answers

True or false: History is like reading a story?

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The word 'Kasaysayan' means 'story' in English?

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

True or false: 'Historie' means 'story' in French?

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

True or false: 'Gesichte' means 'story' in German?

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Zeus Salazar is rooted in the word 'saysay'?

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Study Notes

Understanding Terms for "Story"

The Spanish term for "story" is "historia".
"Saysay" is a Tagalog term that means "history" or "story".
"Kasaysayan" is a Filipino term that means "history" in English.

Perspectives on History

From a Western point of view, history is seen as a series of events that have occurred in the past.

Connections to People and Words

Zeus Salazar is mentioned as being rooted in the word "saysay".

True or False Statements

True: History can be likened to reading a story, as it involves a narrative of past events.
True: The Filipino term "Kasaysayan" means "history" or "story" in English.
True: In French, "histoire" means "story" or "history".
False: There is no German word "Gesichte" that means "story". The correct term is "Geschichte".

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