Readings in Philippine History

What is a primary source?

• A historian's interpretation of an event.

• A first hand account or original document.

• A summary of historical event.

• A biography written decades later.

Which of the following is a secondary source?

• Diary entry from World War 1.

• A historian's book about World War 1.

• Photograph of the signing of the Treaty of Versailles.

• Interview withy a World War 1 veteran.

What is a Hybrid Source?

• Combination of Primary and Secondary sources.

• Original document from the past.

• Historian's interpretation of an event.

• Summary of historical events.

What is the main difference between primary and secondary sources?

• Primary sources are more reliable.

• Secondary sources are more comprehensive.

• Primary sources are first hand accounts; Secondary sources are interpretations.

• Primary sources are older; Secondary sources are newer.

Which of the following is an example of hybrid source?

• A historical novel.

• A primary source document.

• A biography written by a historian.

• A historical documentary with interviews and archival footage.

What is the term for the study of the past, derived from the Greek word for "inquiry"?

• Historicism

• Historiography

• History

• Herstory

Which of the following defines history?

• Studying the future.

• Analyzing the present

• Examining the past

• Predicting outcomes

Which of he following is a key characteristic of historical study?

• Objectivity and certainty

• Subjectivity and interpretation

• Quantitative analysis

• Experimental methodology

How do hybrid sources contribute to historical understanding?

• By providing only primary sources.

• By offering a single interpretations

• By ignoring historical context.

• By combining multiple sources and perspectives.

Define historical revisionism