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