Historical Context and Key Figures in Philippine History

This set of flashcards encompasses key terms and definitions related to important events, figures, and concepts in Philippine history as outlined in the provided notes.

Context Analysis

A method that considers time, place, situation, and author background when a document was written.

Primary Sources

Materials created by participants or eyewitnesses of an event, such as photographs, documents, and oral histories.

Secondary Sources

Interpretations of primary sources by non-eyewitnesses, such as historians and scholars.

Antonio Pigafetta

Italian chronicler who documented Magellan's voyage and provided early accounts of Philippine society.

Ferdinand Magellan

Portuguese explorer who led the first expedition to sail around the world, reaching the Philippines in 1521.

Raja

A title for the leader or chief of an island or territory, noted in Pigafetta's accounts.

Kadiwa stores

Establishments aimed at selling affordable goods to combat high prices, highlighted in BBM's SONA.

SONA (State of the Nation Address)

An annual address by the President of the Philippines to report on the status of the nation and government priorities.

Act of Proclamation of Independence

Document declaring the Philippines' independence from Spain on June 12, 1898.

Kartilya ng Katipunan

A pamphlet by Emilio Jacinto outlining the moral and ethical codes for members of the Katipunan.

Philippine-American War

A conflict between the Philippines and the United States resulting from the U.S. annexation of the Philippines.

EDSA People Power Revolution

A nonviolent uprising in 1986 that ousted President Ferdinand Marcos and restored democracy in the Philippines.