GED 5- Importance of Local and Oral History Quiz

According to the text, what is the meaning of autonomy?

• Limited control from the national government

• Complete control from the national government

• No control from the national government

• Limited control from the local government

Why is local and oral history considered fundamental to national interest?

• To divide the country into different groups

• To centralize power in 'Imperial Manila'

• To ignore the influence of localities

• To unite diverse cultures in the country

Can national history be written without local history?

• Yes, it can

• No, it cannot

• It depends on the situation

• It is not necessary

What is the significance of the emergence of local history as an area of investigation?

• It may lead to revision of interpretations in major areas in Philippine history

• It has no significance

• It will not revolutionize methodologies

• It will not focus attention on the 'history of the people'

What is the first thing one must do when venturing on writing a local history?

• Know what to research on and write about

• Start writing immediately

• Ask for help from others

• Ignore the topic completely

What is the second thing to consider when writing local and oral history?

• The language of the research

• The time of the research

• The location of the research

• The methodology to be used

What and who will be the sources of the data for local and oral history research?

• Only written sources

• Only non-written sources

• Written and non-written sources

• No sources are needed

What is very important and crucial in the writing of local and oral history?

• Ignoring the data

• Collection of data

• Analysis of data

• Validation of data

What characteristics must a good historical account have according to Apilado?

• New information, unclear presentation, and improper attribution

• Rehash of historical facts, no historical value, and poor academic standards

• Original work, historical value, and meets basic academic standards

• Familiar information, unclear presentation, and proper attribution

What is the Pantayong Pananaw of Zeus Salazar gaining ground in?

• Interest and attention of historians

• Interest and attention of politicians

• Interest and attention of scientists

• Interest and attention of students