Understanding History

Which of the following best defines history as an academic discipline?

• Study of myths and legends

• Systematic study of the past based on evidence

• Collection of personal opinions about events

• Artistic interpretation of culture

The word "history" originated from the Greek term "historia," which means:

• Truth

• Inquiry or investigation

• Past events

• Record

Why is history considered both a science and an art?

• It uses imagination only

• It requires data collection and creative interpretation

• It is subjective in nature

• It is purely fictional

Which statement is FALSE about history?

• History deals with the study of past events

• History is based on evidence and interpretation

• History ignores non-written sources

• History helps us understand society

What is the primary purpose of studying history?

• To memorize past dates

• To appreciate stories

• To understand the present and prepare for the future

• To compare myths

Primary sources are best described as:

• Second-hand accounts of events

• Direct, original evidence from the past

• Interpretations of historians

• Newspaper commentaries

Which of the following is a secondary source?

• Diary of Jose Rizal

• Original treaty signed in 1898

• A historian’s book about the Philippine Revolution

• Photographs of Katipuneros

Which source type includes interviews, memoirs, and artifacts?

• Primary sources

• Secondary sources

• Tertiary sources

• Modern sources

A textbook on Philippine history is an example of:

• Primary source

• Secondary source

• Archaeological evidence

• Oral tradition

Which statement about sources is TRUE?

• Secondary sources cannot be used in historical writing

• Only written sources are valid in history

• Non-written evidence like artifacts is important in history

• Primary sources are always free from bias