Understanding History Definitions

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How does the American Historical Association currently define history?

The study of past events

A mere collection of narratives compiled by authors

A systematic account of natural phenomena

The never-ending process of seeking to understand the past and its meanings (correct)

According to Sebastian and Rosales (2008), what is the essence of history?

Documenting every single past event

Depicting the entirety of the past events

Recreating past events based on available materials (correct)

Narrating all past events accurately

What is the classic definition of history according to Zeus Salazar?

A mere collection of narratives

A systematic account of natural phenomena

An essential narrative unique to a group of people (correct)

A never-ending process of seeking to understand the past

Why does Collingwood (1976) consider history valuable?

To assess the feats and defeats of previous generations Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'history' originate from?

An ancient Greek term for learning through inquiry Signup and view all the answers

According to Merriam Webster Dictionary, what does history refer to?

A chronological record of significant events affecting a nation or institution Signup and view all the answers

Why does Salazar emphasize that the essence of history depends on whose history is being narrated?

To emphasize the significance of language and heritage in history Signup and view all the answers

According to Peter Stearns (1998), what does history provide?

Moral understanding Signup and view all the answers

What did Aristotle define history as?

A systematic account of natural phenomena Signup and view all the answers

What does Salazar's definition imply about the entirety of the past?

It cannot be accurately documented in written histories Signup and view all the answers

According to Louis Gottschalk, what constitutes a primary source?

The testimony of an eyewitness Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a type of historical source?

Artifacts Signup and view all the answers

During which period did the ties between the Philippines and the Viceroyalty of New Spain end?

1821 Signup and view all the answers

What historical sources ended up in the British Museum after a brief period of British occupation?

Artifacts from the Spanish period Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered an artifact?

A natural object Signup and view all the answers

Where can students find the Historical Data Papers and the Philippine Revolutionary Records?

National Library of the Philippines Signup and view all the answers

Which Spanish depository offers free access to digitized copies of documents and other sources through the Portal de Archivos Españoles (PARES)?

ArchivoHistorico Nacional (Madrid) Signup and view all the answers

Which unit at the National Library of the Philippines houses a wide array of general and rare collections on Philippine history?

Filipiniana and Microfilm Division Signup and view all the answers

Where can one find tons of collections pertaining to the Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines?

Archivo General de Indias (Seville) Signup and view all the answers

Which Spanish depository is associated with the Spanish government's launch of the Portal de Archivos Españoles (PARES)?

Archivo de Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores (Madrid) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Defining History

The American Historical Association currently defines history in a way that is not specified in the text.
The essence of history, according to Sebastian and Rosales (2008), is not specified in the text.
The classic definition of history, according to Zeus Salazar, is not specified in the text.
History is considered valuable by Collingwood (1976) because it provides a means to understand the human experience.

Etymology and Dictionary Definition

The term 'history' originates from the Greek word "historia", meaning "inquiry" or "knowledge obtained by investigation".
According to the Merriam Webster Dictionary, history refers to "the study of past events, particularly in human affairs" or "the record of past events and human affairs".

Perspectives on History

Salazar emphasizes that the essence of history depends on whose history is being narrated, highlighting the importance of perspective and bias in historical accounts.
According to Peter Stearns (1998), history provides a means to understand the past and its relationship to the present.
Aristotle defined history as a form of poetry that deals with the particular, rather than the universal.

Historical Sources

Salazar's definition implies that the entirety of the past is subjective and dependent on the narrator's perspective.
According to Louis Gottschalk, a primary source constitutes a document or artifact that was created during the time period being studied.
A type of historical source is an artifact, which can be a physical object, document, or other item that provides evidence of the past.
A newspaper article is not considered a primary source, but rather a secondary source.

Archives and Depositories

The ties between the Philippines and the Viceroyalty of New Spain ended during the Spanish colonial period.
Historical sources that ended up in the British Museum after a brief period of British occupation include documents and artifacts from the Philippines.
The National Library of the Philippines houses a wide array of general and rare collections on Philippine history, including the Historical Data Papers and the Philippine Revolutionary Records.
The Archivo General de Indias in Spain offers free access to digitized copies of documents and other sources through the Portal de Archivos Españoles (PARES).
The Biblioteca Nacional de España is a Spanish depository associated with the Spanish government's launch of the Portal de Archivos Españoles (PARES).

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Explore the different definitions and interpretations of history with this quiz. Learn about the origins of history, its purpose, and the various perspectives on what constitutes historical study.