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Oral History Flashcards

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What is a War Museum?

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A museum with outstanding collections of personal artifacts, weapons, vehicles, uniforms, and posters that trace the development of the military.

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Define Science Museums.

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A museum that collects and displays objects having scientific interest.

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What is the focus of Natural History Museums?

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Natural history collections that include current and historical records of animals, plants, fungi, ecosystems, geology, paleontology, and more.

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Describe Art Museums.

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A building or space for the display of art, usually from the museum’s own collection, often used for cultural exchanges and artistic activities.

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What are Children’s Museums?

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Institutions that provide exhibits and programs to stimulate informal learning experiences for children, featuring interactive exhibits.

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List the components of The National Museum Complex.

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  • National Museum of Fine Arts
  • National Museum of Anthropology
  • National Museum of Natural History
  • National Planetarium
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When was the National Museum of Fine Arts constructed?

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Construction began in 1918 and was completed in 1921.

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What is Bahay Tsinoy?

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A typical Chinese house in the Philippines located at Kaisa Heritage Center.

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Where is the National Planetarium located?

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Between the Japanese Garden and the Chinese Garden at Rizal Park.

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What was the former use of the National Museum of Natural History building?

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It was a former Agriculture and Commerce Building and occupied by the Department of Tourism.

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What is Local History?

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A written history focusing on a particular town, district, or other limited area, often documented by local historical societies.

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What are some sources of Oral History?

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  • Library and general sources
  • Family histories and biographies
  • Maps
  • Old residents
  • Private letters
  • Diaries, journals, memoirs
  • Church records and cemetery inscriptions
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Why study Local History?

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  • It encourages preservation
  • It helps understand ancestors in context
  • It shapes personal identity
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What does Local History reflect about people?

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It reflects their own identity, experience, and aspiration.

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Who emphasized the importance of Local History in Philippine History?

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Henry F. Funtecha, Ph.D.

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What is Casa Manila?

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A typical Spanish colonial house in the Philippines located at General Luna St. Intramuros, Manila.

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What is the San Agustin Museum known for?

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A church museum with wide collections of Catholic religious items.

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What is the significance of Baroque Churches in the Philippines?

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They represent a unique architectural style that is a reinterpretation of European Baroque by Chinese and Philippine craftsmen.

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How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in the Philippines?

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Six.

20
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What is the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park?

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A unique example of an atoll reef with a very high density of marine species.

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Describe the Subterranean River National Park.

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It features a limestone karst landscape with an underground river that emerges directly into the sea.

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What are the Banaue Rice Terraces known for?

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They have followed the contours of the mountains for 2,000 years, representing sacred traditions and social balance.

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What is Vigan recognized for?

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The best preserved example of a planned Spanish Colonial town in Asia.

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What is the Miagao Church noted for?

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It is known as ‘Fortress Baroque’ and served as a lookout against Muslim raids.

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What is the significance of the Paoay Church?

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It was built by Augustinian missionaries and is a notable example of Philippine Baroque architecture.

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What does the Basilica de Santo Niño de Cebu house?

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A revered Flemish statuette of the Christ child (Santo Niño) dating back to Magellan’s time.

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What does the Arch of Centuries represent?

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It is a National Cultural Treasure and serves as the main doorway to the university building.

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What is the historical significance of Corregidor Island?

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It has historically been fortified with coastal artillery to defend Manila Bay.

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What is the UST Museum known for?

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It is the oldest existing museum in the Philippines with a permanent display of natural history specimens and ethnographic materials.

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What is the Basilica de Santo Niño de Cebu known for?

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It is known for housing a revered Flemish statuette of the Christ child (Santo Niño) that dates to Magellan’s time

It is the first church in the Philippines, established in 1565, and the centerpiece of Cebu’s largest annual event, the Sinulog Festival.

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When was the Tejeros Convention held?

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March 22, 1897

It was a meeting between the Magdiwang and Magdalo factions of the Katipunan.

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Who was the head of the Revolutionary Government established during the Tejeros Convention?

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Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo

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Where is the Aguinaldo Shrine located?

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Kawit, Cavite

It is the ancestral home of the first President of the Philippines and provides knowledge about Philippine Independence and History.

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What labor system was used to construct the Holy Rosary Parish Church?

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Polo y Servicio

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What is the local name for the Holy Rosary Parish Church in Kapampangan?

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Pisambang Maragul

This translates to ‘Big Church’ in English.

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In which city is the Basilica de Santo Niño de Cebu located?

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Cebu City, Cebu

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What significant annual event features the image of Santo Niño?

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Sinulog Festival

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What years did the construction of the Holy Rosary Parish Church take place?

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1877 to 1896

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What was the purpose of the Tejeros Convention?

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To approve the establishment of a Revolutionary Government

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True or False: The Aguinaldo Shrine is a significant site for understanding the history of the First Philippine Republic.

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True

41
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Fill in the blank: The Basilica de Santo Niño de Cebu was established in _______.

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1565

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