Quiz on Philippine History

What is the meaning of history according to the text?

• The study of the future

• The study of the present

• The study of the past

• The study of cultures

Who defined history as a systematic account of natural phenomena?

• Gregorio F. Zaide

• Aristotle

• Fr. Horacio de la Costa

• Teodoro Agoncillo

What does 'No Documents, No History' imply?

• History is only about written records

• Documents are irrelevant to history

• History can exist without documents

• Documents are essential for history

Which of the following is NOT a way of accessing the past?

• Relic

• History

• Memory

• Imagination

What is the focus of speculative history?

• Presenting plain facts

• Understanding reasons behind events

• Recording past events

• Chronological arrangements

What type of source is a newspaper article considered?

• Non-written source

• Tertiary source

• Secondary source

• Primary source

What is the first step in historical methodology?

• Data collection

• External criticism

• Internal criticism

• Source evaluation

Which of the following is an example of a primary source?

• A documentary

• A diary

• A biography

• A textbook

What does internal criticism focus on?

• Historical context

• Authenticity of the document

• Credibility of the author

• Truthfulness of the evidence

Which of the following is a characteristic of external criticism?

• Establishing the document's authenticity

• Analyzing the author's intent

• Determining the accuracy of facts

• Examining the content