Introduction to History Quiz

What does the Ancient Greek word 'Historia' mean?

• Information

• An inquiry

• Gaining knowledge

• To judge

What is the significance of studying history?

• Understanding past events

• Analyzing human societies

• Interpreting sources

• All of the above

Who is known as the Father of History?

• Herodotus

• Thucydides

• Logographies

• Prehistory

What are the two distinct theories of history?

• Ontological and Epistemological

• Chronological and Geographical

• Ethnic and Topical

• Primary and Secondary

What is a primary source?

• First-hand accounts

• Interpretations of events

• Historical analysis

• None of the above

What is the purpose of historical research?

• To understand past events

• To test authenticity

• To preserve information

• All of the above

What is the first step in conducting historical research?

• Identify historical problem

• Locate relevant resources

• Evaluate historical sources

• Report findings

What does the term 'subtext' refer to?

• Explicit content

• Implicit meanings

• Author's background

• Historical context

What is the Code of Kalantiaw?

• First legal code in the Philippines

• Written by Datu Kalantiaw

• Composed of 18 articles

• All of the above

Old French estoire and modern French means?