Overview about the Philippines Flashcards
It is the study of past events.
History
“History” comes from the Greek word ___ meaning learning by inquiry.
Historia
The mantra that means unless a written document can prove a certain historical event, then it cannot be considered a historical fact.
No document, no history
What are the 2 sources of history?
Primary source and secondary source
They are those sources produced at the same time as the event, period, or subject being studied.
Primary source
Records, documents of people which are not present during the event.
Secondary source
True or False: Secondary sources also include eye witnesses of the event.
FALSE. Eye witnesses are an example of primary sources.
True or False: Written records and diaries are examples of secondary sources, while books and electronic sources are examples of primary sources.
FALSE. Suli lmao
What are the 7 significance of studying history?
To understand the evolution of change
To understand the transformation of society
The success and failure of man
The struggles and failure of nation
The causes and factors that influence growth and development
To make people understand the uniqueness of history for we cannot duplicate exactly events as it happens
What are the 3 major subdivisions of provinces in the Philippines?
Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao
What are the kinds of climate in the Philippines?
Rainy season & dry season
When is the rainy season in the Philippines?
June to November
When is the dry season in the Philippines?
December to May
How many islands does the Philippines have?
7107
The Philippines is a country made up of many islands, therefore we are considered an ___?
Archipelago
On average, how many typhoons do we experience annually?
15-20
The Philippines experiences many typhoons yearly because we are situated on what’s known as the ___?
Typhoon belt pacific
Why do we experience frequent tremors/earthquakes?
We are on the fault line of the Pacific Ring of Fire.
What are the active volcanoes in the Philippines?
Mt. Apo
Mt. Makaturing
Mt. Hibok-Hibok
Mt. Mayon
Mt. Banahaw
Mt. Taal
Mt. Kanlaon
What is considered the highest peak in Davao?
Mt. Apo
What are the three largest rivers in the country?
Cagayan River
Rio Grande de Mindanao
Agusan River
Give some examples of lakes in the Philippines.
Lagune de Bay
Taal Lake
Sampaloc Lake
Lake Buhi
Balusan Lake
Naujan Lake
Lake Lanao
Lake Mainit
What is the biggest waterfalls in the Philippines?
Maria Christina Falls
What is the most popular waterfalls in the Philippines?
Pagsanjan Falls
What are the country’s six major crops?
Rice
Corn
Sugarcane
Coconut
Abaca
Tobacco
True or False: All of the country’s six major crops are exported, along with banana and pineapple.
FALSE. Rice and corn are not exported.
What is the most abundant mineral in the Philippines in terms of deposit and size?
Nickel
What are the most abundant non-metal deposits in the Philippines?
Cement, lime, and marble.
What are some marine products of the Philippines?
Fish, corals, pearls, seaweed
