Understanding History and Historiography

History is derived from the Greek word "historia," which means?

• Stories from earlier times

• Records written by historians

• Knowledge gained through inquiry

• Traditions passed down orally

According to Professor Watkin, history is:

• A collection of facts and dates

• Narratives from earlier events

• The interpretations of historians

• Limited to written account

The mantra "no document, no history" is associated with which school of thought?

• Positivism

• Marxism

• Structuralism

• Postcolonialism

What does the study of history involve?

• Memorizing facts

• Relying only on written documents

• Learning stories from the past

• Analysis of why and how events occurred

The term "empirical" in history refers to?

• Personal opinions

• Evidence-based study

• Mythical stories

• Interpretative narratives

Which of the following is a key idea of post-colonialism?

• Critiquing lingering colonial structures

• Promoting strict chronological timelines

• Focusing only on military conquests

• Eliminating emotion from research

Which best defines positivism in historical writing?

• Belief in objective facts and sources

• Use of emotion in shaping narratives

• Focus on myth and oral traditions

• Promotion of fictionalized accounts

Which of the following is NOT a goal of historiography?

• Understanding how history is written

• Analyzing the perspective of authors

• Ignoring the context of historians

• Evaluating the use of sources

Renato Constantino is best known for what concept?

• The miseducation of the Filipino

• The fall of European empires

• The age of pre-colonial trade

• The spread of ancient science

According to Professor Watkin, what is a central purpose of studying history?

• To understand human nature over time

• To memorize important battles and wars

• To support current political agendas

• To promote one cultural narrative