HISTORY (PRELIM QUIZZES)

Question 1

History, derived from the word ‘historia,’ refers to knowledge acquired through inquiry and investigation, with its primary focus on understanding the future and prescribing possible solutions to contemporary problems.

Answer 1

false

Question 2

Toward the development of history as a discipline, it adopted a positivist approach, signifying that genuine knowledge is derived from the direct observation of facts. Hence, the adage holds true: ‘No document, no history.

Answer 2

true

Question 3

As history has become more inclusive, it now encompasses stories about divine beings, myths, and legends.

Answer 3

false

Question 4

History and kasaysayan are essentially the same, with no nuanced differences, as kasaysayan is merely the translation of the discipline into our vernacular language.

Answer 4

false

Question 5

History is a field of inquiry that typically falls within the realm of the sciences, particularly the social sciences. Its primary goal is to uncover and make sense of what was previously unknown by analyzing and examining various sources and evidence.

Answer 5

true

Question 6

The quest for finding answers to questions of history should be pursued through a systematic and methodical collection of data and evidence. Subsequently, historians objectively interpret this information to arrive at rational findings and conclusions.

Answer 6

true

Question 7

History is vast and cannot be captured in the memory of a single generation.

Answer 7

true

Question 8

According to E.H Carr, historical facts are determined by the historian.

Answer 8

false

Question 9

Historical evidences or sources can speak for themselves; therefore, a historian may no longer be needed to examine and interpret them.

Answer 9

false

Question 10

Context analysis considers the time and place the historical document was written as well as the situation or the circumstances during the time.

Answer 10

true

Question 11

Studying history differs from studying the study of history; the former pertains to historiography, while the latter relates to history itself.

Answer 11

false

Question 12

One purpose of historiography is to correct mistakes made by historians in the past.

Answer 12

true

Question 13

Kasaysayan is not necessarily the Filipino term for history because its meaning, characteristics, and functions are different.

Answer 13

true

Question 14

Unlike Western history, kasaysayan includes not only past records but also broader narratives like experiences, legends, and epics, reflecting communal values, spirituality, beliefs, and worldviews.

Answer 14

true

Question 15

Given that the stories within kasaysayan comprise epics, legends, and myths, often perceived as fantastical rather than factual, some may not consider kasaysayan as entirely accurate history.

Answer 15

false

Question 16

When the Spaniards arrived in the 1520s, the history of the Philippines became the concern of the colonizers.

Answer 16

true

Question 17

Missionary friars, European observers, scholars, and chroniclers extensively documented the native population.

Answer 17

true

Question 18

The Ilustrados and Katipunan experienced prosperity when the Spaniards introduced Christianity to the native population.

Answer 18

false

Question 19

Philippine nationalist historians use the term ‘Philippine Insurrection’ for the Philippine-American War, which inaccurately portrays the Filipino response to American colonization.

Answer 19

false

Question 20

Historical revisionism involves considering new historical sources and evidence. New interpretations may lead to a fresh understanding of certain events from the past.

Answer 20

true