RPH1 Flashcards
It is the study and interpretation by a historian on the data and other source of the past human activity, people, societies
and civilizations leading to the present day.
History
Three Important Concepts in History
- it is based on past events
-it is interpreted by someone (historian) - it rely on data and documents (historical sources)
Greek Term of History
Historia
Historia means ?
knowledge acquired
through inquiry or investigation.
The ___________ of
events based on a _____________ of the source
materials and usually
presenting an ____________.
The history a chronological record of
events based on a critical
examination of the source
materials and usually
presenting an explanation of
their causes.
History is not only mere collection of
narratives compiled or collated by authors,
rather ?
history employs system to organize narratives.
It is the systematic account of a set of natural phenomena. It is also an investigation work because people aim to satisfy their thirst for truth.
History
According to ___________________,History is a never-ending process whereby people seek to understand the past and its many
meanings
The American Historical Association
Father of History?
Herodotus
What are the 5 importance of History?
(LUABA)
- to learn about the past
- to understand the present
- to appreciate heritage
- to broaden perspective
- to acquire background for critical thinking
Who stated this quote and what year ?
“He who controls the past controls the
future. He who controls the present
controls the past.”
- George Orwell, 1984
It is must be
based on all available relevant
evidence. Therefore a version
of the past that cannot be
supported by the evidence is
worthless.
Historical Accounts
List of Places in the Philippines that you can visit for historical resources
-National Library of the Philippines
-Archives of University of Santo Tomas
-National Archives of the Philippines
-Archdiocesan Archives of Manila
-Manila Observatory Archives
-University of the Philippines Library
-Ateneo de Manila University (Historical
Collection of United States of American Embassy)
It is a collection of sources of
information and similar sources, made
accessible to a defined community for
reference or borrowing. It provides
physical or digital access to material , and
may be a physical building or rooms or a
virtual space, or both
Library
It is an accumulation of historical
records or the physical place they are located.
It can contain primary source documents
that have over the course of an individual or
organization’s lifetime and are kept to show
the function of that person or organization .
Archive
It is an institution that cares for (conserve ) a collection of artifacts and
other objects of artistic , cultural, historical,
or scientific importance. Many public
museums make these items available for
public viewing through exhibits that may
be permanent or temporary.
Museum
Historical Society
( sometimes also called
preservation society ) is an
organization dedicated to
preserving, collecting,
researching, and
interpreting historical
information or items.
Originally these were
created as way to help
future generations
understand their heritage.
It is called to an expert
or student of history.
Historian
Authors define history as as study of ?
Authors define history as a
study of historical perspective.
A historian is influenced by ?
A historian is influenced by
his own environment,
ideology, education, and
influence.
What does the scholars use?
Scholars use HISTORIOGRAPHY
or what they call history of history.
It is the study of how
history was written, by whom and why it was recorded as such.
Historiography
Interpretation about the past can be
objective or true as long as they are free of
inherent contradictions, are not contrary to
the laws of nature and are based on actual
remains from the time period referred to.
Interpretation about the past can be
objective or true as long as they are free of
inherent contradictions, are not contrary to
the laws of nature and are based on actual
remains from the time period referred to.
-Historical method
- Historians must verify sources,
to date them, locate the place of origin and identify their intended functions. It is important for a
historian to base their accounts
on source materials.
These are tangible remains
of the past.
Historical Sources
Three Kinds of Sources
primary, secondary, and
tertiary sources.
It is made during the time of
the events.
Primary Sources
It is made after the time of
the events.
Secondary Sources
It is testimony of an individual who was a participant in or a direct witness to the event
that is being described.
Primary Sources
Main Categories of Primary Sources
- written sources
- numerical records
- oral statements
- relics
- images
Sources under Written Resources
1.Travelogue
2. Newspaper
3. Archival Documents
4. Memoirs
It provides a place to preserve
memories, provide a purpose
for travel, and offer a
connection with local
communities.
Travelogue
It is an account of a
person’s life written
by that person.
Memoirs
Different Kinds of Relics
Artifacts
Ruins
Fossil
Different Kinds of Image
Photograph
Map
Painting
It interprets and analyzes primary sources.
-prepared by an individual who was not a
direct witness to an event, but not who
obtained his or her description of the event
from someone else.
Secondary Sources
Some types of secondary sources are :
history
textbook, printed materials (serials or
periodicals which interpret previews
research), biographies, nonfiction text such
as magazine, journals, works of criticism and
interpretation.
It is information by reporting ideas and details
from secondary source.
Tertiary Source
Sources under Tertiary Source
Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, Almanacs, Atlas,
Wikipedia, You Tube, Twitter and Facebook
one prepared by an
individual who was a
participant in, or a
direct witness to, the
event that is being
described
Primary Source
a document prepared
by an individual who
was not a direct
witness to an event,
but who obtained his
or her description of
the event from
someone else.
Secondary Source
provide third-hand
information
provide
third-hand
information
