Knowledge of and study of the past, story of the past, form of collective memory
Importance of studying history
Essential for understanding ourselves and the world around us
History of every field and topic, from medicine to music to art
Necessary even though results are not immediately visible
Allows you to comprehend more about
Our world
Society and other people
Identity
Present-day issues
The process of change over time
History gives us a clear picture of how various aspects of society worked in the past so we understand how it works now
Studying history allows us to observe and understand how people and societies behaved
History provides data used to create laws or theories about various aspects of society
History can help provide us with a sense of identity by learning about how countries, families, and groups were formed and evolved over time
History helps us understand present-day issues by asking deeper questions about why things are the way they are
History helps us understand the process of change over time and the reasons behind these changes
Lesson about Political Intelligence
History can help us become better informed citizens, maintain a democratic society, take an active role in the political forum, refine core beliefs, change old belief systems
Lesson about Morals and Values
By looking at specific stories of individuals and situations, you can test your own morals and values, compare to real-life situations, find inspiration in those who have faced and overcome adversity
Studying history
Testing your own morals and values by looking at specific stories of individuals and situations
Comparing real and difficult situations individuals have faced in trying times
Studying great people of history who successfully worked through moral dilemmas
Learning from ordinary people who teach lessons in courage, persistence, and protest
Study of history
Non-negotiable aspect of better citizenship
Promotes a strong national identity and national loyalty
Teaches lessons of individual and collective success
Learning from past atrocities
Helps society pay attention to warning signs leading up to genocides, wars, and attacks
Enables society to fight against warning signs in the present day
Understanding events leading up to wars influences the future
Gaining a career through history
Acquiring skills like critical thinking, research, and assessing information
Skills sought by employers in various roles and industries
Developing and refining skills through studying history
1. Reading and writing from a wide array of time periods
2. Refining reading skills and analyzing information from multiple sources
3. Crafting own opinions of historical events
4. Learning from others' past mistakes to become more impartial decision-makers
5. Conducting research using primary and secondary sources
6. Analyzing quantitative data and patterns in history
7. Questioning the quality and accuracy of historical information
Evaluation of Writing
You must be able to evaluate the author's point of view, which is the attitude or opinion on the topic. Evaluate means to assess the value of something. When reading an opinion piece, you must decide if you agree or disagree with the writer by making an informed judgment
Compare the Writers
Analyze the people who have written the arguments
Bias
A prejudiced or preconceived notion about something
Personal influences
Personal experiences that may affect a writer's opinion
Influences differ from biases as most influences are openly disclosed, whereas biases are usually not
Events in life influence individuals, but this does not necessarily tarnish their point of view
Biases usually taint the argument of the writer in a negative way, whereas influences work in favor of the writer
Compare the Arguments
Assess the logic, support, and sources of the argument
People in Southeast Asia were already traveling across the seas and engaging in trade
Trade routes included the oceans and land areas from India to China and across the Malay Peninsula
Chinese ships traveled to Borneo, Singapore, Sumatra, and other islands in Indonesia
Travelers and traders passed through the lands of Arabia and India within Southeast Asia
The Laguna Copperplate Inscription (LCI) proves that active trade was happening in the Philippines before the Spanish colonization
The Laguna Copperplate Inscription, a document made of copper found in Laguna de Bay in 1989, indicates the existence of vibrant trade in the Philippines
Mula rito, sumasakay naman ng mga sasakyang dagat ang mga Tsino patungong Borneo, Singapore, Sumatra at iba pang isla sa Indonesia
Ang mga Tsino sumasakay ng mga sasakyang dagat patungo sa iba't ibang isla sa Timog Silangang Asya
Ang Laguna Copperplate Inscription (LCI) Pinapatunayan sa pagkakatagpo ng Laguna Copperplate Inscription na may buhay na buhay na kalakalang nagaganap na sa Pilipinas bago pa man manakop ang mga Espanyol
Sa opisyal na dokumentong yari sa tanso na natagpuan sa Laguna de Bay noong 1989, nasasaad na nagbayad na ng utang si Namwaran pati na ang kanyang pamilya ng halagang 1 kati at 8 suwarnas ng ginto (865 g. o nagkakahalaga ng USD 12,000 sa kasalukuyang panahon) sa pinagkakautangang Datu noong 900 AD
Nasusulat sa lumang wikang Kavi ng Indonesia ang nakaukit sa LCI na natagpuan ng isang nag-aalis ng burak sa lawa at matapos ang pagpapasa-pasahan sa pagtatangkang ibenta ito, nauwi ito sa National Museum kung saan sinuri at binasa ng antropologong si Antoon Postma noong 1992
Mula sa pinakamataas na pinuno ng Tundun (pinaniniwalaang Tondo ngayon) ang pahayag ng pagpapatawad sa utang dahil sa ginawang pagbabayad
May nagaganap nang kalakalan at may kabihasnan na ang Pilipinas 621 taon bago pa man dumating rito ang mga Espanyol noong 1521 batay sa LCI na may tinatayang panahong 900 Bago sa Kasalukuyan
Nakikipagkalakalan na ang mga ninuno natin sa mga naglalakbay mula sa mga kaharian sa Timog-Silangang Asya katulad ng sa Sumatra, Kampuchea, Champa at Siam bago pa man mag-ikasampung daantaon
Pinapatunayan ng mga nahukay na artefact na may kalakalang nagaganap sa pagitan ng Pilipinas, India, Champa (sinaunang pangalan ng Vietnam), China, Saudi Arabia at Borneo bago pa ang pananakop ng Espanya
Nag-aangkat na ng ginto at perlas mula sa Pilipinas ang Funan, China noon pa mang 618-906 AD sa panahon ng Tang Dynasty
Nagbebenta naman ang mga katutubong mangangalakal sa Lingayen at Mindoro ng kahoy panggawa ng mga sasakyang pandagat, bulak, abaka, bunga (para sa nganga), mani, perlas, sandalwood, rattan at bees wax sa iba’t ibang bahagi ng Asya hanggang 1417