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• What does the term "His Story" refer to in the context of history?


  It refers to the story of mankind.
• How are historical stories selected according to their relevance?

  The most impactful or influential stories are chosen.
• What are the two main ways history can be organized?

  • Thematic: Grouped according to topic.
  • Chronology: Follows a timeline from the first event to the end.
• What are the three types of historical records mentioned?

  Documents, artifacts, and digital records.
• What is the aim of descriptive history?


  To describe events focusing on Where, When, Who, and What (4W).
• What does interpretative history involve?

  It involves going deeper than just remembering, focusing on Why and How.
• How is history described as a process according to the study material?

  It is a continuous interaction between the historian and his facts.
• What is the relationship between historians and facts as described in the material?

  Historians without facts are rootless, and facts without historians are dead and meaningless.
• What are the three main steps in the historical process as outlined in the material?

  1. Collect facts
  2. Create narratives
  3. Do interpretations
• What does E. H. Carr mean by "The past is intelligible to us only in the light of the present"?

  It means we can only understand the past through the context of the present.
• What is one importance of studying history according to the material?

  It allows us to master and understand our past, which helps us understand our present.
• How does history provide insight into different cultures?

  It increases cross-cultural awareness and understanding.
• What does history help us evaluate according to the material?

  It helps us evaluate the significance of selected events, people, and developments in the past.
• How does history help us understand our current situation?


  It helps us understand why we live the way we do and why we are where we are as a species and country.
• What lesson does history teach us regarding our ancestors' mistakes?

  It allows us to learn from their mistakes to avoid repeating them.
• What are the steps to understanding history as outlined in the material?

  1. Study the historian before studying history.
  2. Study the historian's historical and social environment.
  3. Recognize that historians are products of history and society.
• According to Creighton, what roles does a historian play?

  A historian is an arbiter of controversy, a guide, and an upholder of moral standards.
• What is the importance of objectivity in historical study?

  It helps avoid bias and allows for a more accurate understanding of history.
• What qualities define an objective historian?

  An objective historian can rise above their own societal limitations and project their vision into the future.
• How did Jose Rizal demonstrate the qualities of an objective historian?

  He predicted the future of the Philippines in his work "The Philippines a Century Hence."
• What does the material say about the nature of historical struggle?

  History is a process of struggle where results are achieved at the expense of others.
• What are some examples of struggles mentioned in the material?


  • The Lumad Killing
  • Struggle of Filipino Family in World War 2
  • Struggle of Katipuneros
  • Disruption of Peace in Marawi
• What are primary sources?

  Immediate, first-hand accounts of a topic from people who had a direct connection with it.
• What types of materials can be considered primary sources?

  Letters, interviews, manuscripts, memoirs, diaries, government documents, journals, photographs, oral histories, audio/video recordings, newspapers, artifacts, and speeches.
• How do primary sources serve historical research?

  They serve as raw material to interpret the past when used alongside previous interpretations by historians.
• What are secondary sources?

  Sources that build from primary sources with more extensive and in-depth analyses.
• What do secondary sources typically provide?

  They summarize, evaluate, and analytically interpret primary material, often offering a personal perspective.
• What are tertiary sources?

  They are distillations and collections of primary and secondary sources, providing factual representation without obvious biases.
• When should tertiary sources be used?

  For a general overview of a topic and for background information for research.
• How can the classification of a source as primary or secondary depend on the topic?

  It depends on the context and use of the source in relation to the topic being studied.
• What is historical criticism?

  It is the investigation of the origin of the text to understand "the world behind the text."
• What are the goals of historical criticism?

  1. Discover historical context
  2. Reconstruct historical situation of the author and recipients of the text
• What are the kinds of historical criticism mentioned?

  Higher (philosophical and theological interpretations) and lower (textual) criticisms.
• What basic questions should be asked when examining primary sources?

  When and where was it created? Who created it? For what purpose was it created?
• How does the topic influence the type of primary sources used?

  Different topics require different types of primary sources, such as letters for personal accounts or government documents for political history.
• What should be considered when evaluating the reliability of a source?

  Its reliability, intention, and the time of writing should be considered.
• What are some powerful visual sources mentioned in the material?

  • Photos
  • Cartoons
  • Posters
  • Travel narratives
  • Advertisements
  • Motion pictures
  • Illustrations
• What is the significance of historical context in analysis and interpretation?

  It provides background information surrounding a subject, including social, religious, economic, and political conditions.
• How does historical context help in analyzing historical events?

  It helps us understand what motivates people to behave as they did.
• What role does historical context play in critical analysis?

  It allows for a fuller grasp of the situation by knowing the political, cultural, and social conditions at the time.