Lesson 1.1: Nature, Types, and Relevance of History

Question 1

this is defined as everything that has happened in the past or an account of the past

Answer 1

history

Question 2

Who said

“History is not what happened in the past; rather, it is the act of selecting, analyzing, and writing about the past…”

Answer 2

James Davidson and Mark Lytle (1982)

Question 3

T/F There is more to history that just the plain narratives

Answer 3

True

Question 4

To study history, one has to be _______ and analyze is everything that was written, primary or secondary, is factual or not, and is not biased.

Answer 4

critical

Question 5

becomes a creation based on the events that took place in the past

Answer 5

interpretation

Question 6

certain factors may have affected or influenced the writer’s views

Answer 6

indiviualism

Question 7

means to give new life and meaning of the forgotten past

Answer 7

recreate history

Question 8

nature of history

Answer 8

studies the present in light of the past

Question 9

historians always rely on the ________

Answer 9

surviving records

Question 10

types of history

Answer 10

factual history

speculative history

Question 11

means that it is something that can be proven or has already been proven by some means.

Answer 11

factual

Question 12

means it is something that can be viewed from a different theoretical perspective or lens.

Answer 12

speculative

Question 13

this type of history answers what, who, when

Answer 13

factual history

Question 14

this type of history answers why and how

Answer 14

speculative history

Question 15

Three Types of History according to Friedrich Nietzsche

Answer 15

Monumental History
Antiquarian History
Critical History

Question 16

this history is Very common to those people who have made significant achievements and contributions to society, especially to the country. Usually recognizes the great works of men and women

Answer 16

Monumental History

Question 17

Neitzsche classifies heroes as either _______ or ______.

Answer 17

Victorian or modern-day heroes

Question 18

Examples of Heroes classified as modern-day heroes

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• Andres Bonifacio
• Jose Rizal
• Gregorio del Pilar
• Antonio Luna
• Gabriela Silang
• Diego Silang

Question 19

modern-day heroes do not necessarily engage in wars and battles; instead, ________________-

Answer 19

their contribution has made great significance to the country

Question 20

gives reverence to the past, like the saving of the old buildings

Answer 20

Antiquarian History

Question 21

Purpose of this antiquarian history is to

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preserve the past for current and future admiration.

Question 22

Notable places that hold and keep their cultural heritage are

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• Vigan City
• Carcar City
• Baguio
• Mountain Province

Question 23

• Vigan City
• Carcar City
• Baguio
• Mountain Province

Answer 23

• Vigan City
• Carcar City
• Baguio
• Mountain Province

Question 24

Uses of History

Answer 24

History can be influential and shaping human affairs
History provides informed perspectives about the world
History is a guide on making judgments
History provides a better understanding of the present situation

Question 25

only in ______ that we get to know how people and societies behave

Answer 25

history

Question 26

we won’t have an understanding of our own identity without referring to ________________

Answer 26

the kind of living to the early ancestors.

Question 27

We wouldn’t have developed ___________________ without looking at how the first Filipinos fought for their rights and gain liberty from the colonizers.

Answer 27

patriotism and nationalism

Question 28

We wouldn’t have developed patriotism and nationalism without looking at how the first Filipinos fought for their rights and gain liberty from the colonizers.

Answer 28

• national and local elections
• military tactics and alliances
• religious missionaries and their activities
• many others— Stearns, 1998