First Term Flashcards
The word “history” came from what Greek word?
Istoria
What does “istoria” mean?
Inquiry or Knowledge
This is inquiry or knowledge acquired by investigation.
History
What are the 5 other definitions of History?
- Past of Mankind
- Record of Events
- Introduction to the Future
- Homonization and Humanization
- Study of past events and also the present
This definition of history focuses on man as an individual, and man as a collective.
Past of Mankind
This definition of history focuses on the lives of people in a particular place and time.
Record of Events
This definition of history states that there is no future without the present, and there is no present without the past.
Introduction to the future
This covers the development or history on the ideas, cultures, beliefs, traditions, etc.
Humanization
This tackles the physical changes on the characteristics of men, man’s development.
Homonization
According to this definition of history, true history critically studies evidences such as artifacts, ruins, documents, images, accounts (testimony of eyewitnesses), etc.
Study of Past Events and also the Present
The process of critically examining and analyzing the records and survivals of the past. (Gottschalk, 1969)
Historical Method
Imaginative reconstruction of the past from the data derived by the process, also known as “writing of history”
Historiography
History is subject to creation. True or False?
False
*History is subject to recreation, not creation
What are the 2 Aspects of the Study of History?
- According to Subject
- According to Theme
What are the 3 studies of history according to subject?
- Individual History
- Local History
- National History
This study of history focuses on the life and history of an individual. It includes memoirs, diaries, and autobiographies.
Individual History
This study of history focuses on the geographical and local context, wherein it studies the cultural and social aspects of a certain place.
Local History
This study of history focuses on the collective struggle of the people as a nation.
National History
What are the 4 studies of history according to theme?
- Political History
- Economic History
- Social History
- Cultural History
This studies records of public events, institutions, rulers, government, laws, constitution, etc.
Political History
This studies goods, services, products, livelihood, mode of income, etc.
Economic History
This studies society itself, focusing more on social change or movement, the people.
Social History
This studies the development of traditions, customs, arts, music, and other cultural institutions.
Cultural History
What is the importance of studying history according to Del Rosario, et. al. (2012)?
- Primary vehicle for socialization…
- Basis for development of national identity
- Contributes to human knowledge
- Reveals patterns of thoughts and actions…
- Develops kind of consciousness…
- Offers objective basis…
- Teaches nationalism and patriotism by careful preservation of customs and traditions
- Raises consciousness about people and the value of internationalism
- Teaches elements of justice, rights, liberties, and privileges
What is the relevance of history?
- Relevance to ourselves
- Relevance to our communities
- Relevance to our future
History is relevant to _________ because history nurtures personal and collective identity in a diverse world, wherein people discover their place in time through stories of their families, communities, and nation.
Ourselves
History is relevant to our ___________ because history is the foundation of strong and vibrant communities, and is a catalyst of economic growth since it has a strong sense of character.
Communities
History is relevant to our ______ because it helps people envision a better future through learning from the mistakes of our ancestors.
Future
According to Del Rosario, et. al. (2012), how should we study history?
- In a framework
- With scholarly rigor, authenticity, and accuracy
- Strive towards objectivity
- Holistic
- Studied within context
We should study history in this way, it states that there should be logical and scientific steps to study it.
In a Framework
What does “with scholarly rigor” mean?
Vigorous studies
Historical evidences should prove objective, not subjective claims. True or False?
True