HIS101 - Week 1

Historia

This word means inquiry or knowledge acquired from investigation.

History

This is the study of life in society in the past, in all aspects, in relation to present developments and future hopes.

History

This is based on valid evidence. This validates the authenticity and credibility of an event.

History

This records the changes of human affairs in the past, explain the background of our religion, customs and traditions.

True

True or False? History is a study of the present in the light of the past. The present owes its existence on the past.

Man

Aside from history being the study of life, it is also the study of ___. They deal with their struggles through ages.

Time

History is concerned with man in ___. This statement says that the series of events and each event happens at a given point in ___.

Space

History is concerned with man in ___. This statement talks about nations and human activities in the context of their physical and geographical environment.

Objective Record

History provides an ___ of happenings. The data are original sources and make them free from subjective interpretation.

Multisided

History is __. It is not limited to one certain aspects of man’s life

Dialogue

History is a __ between the events of the past and progressively emerging future ends.

Analysis

History is not only a narration but it is also an ____. It is not confined with narrative accounts.

Continuity, Coherence

These two are the necessary requisites of history as it monitors the development of the society

Relevant

This says that history is __, as the significant events have influence in society.

Comprehensive

History is __, it is not limited to one period of time or to one country.

Primary Sources

This is the first-hand evidence about an event, an object, a person, or work of art.

Primary Sources

This consists of original materials, historical and legal documents, eyewitness accounts, result, and such.

Secondary Sources

This describes, discusses, interprets, comments upon, analyzes, evaluates, and processes primary sources. An example of these is a newspaper or a popular magazine.

Primary Sources

They provide direct access to the subject of study and are created by people who experienced or witnessed the event.

Primary Sources

They are considered valuable because they offer unfiltered insights into historical events, reflecting the perspectives, biases, and context of the time.

Secondary Sources

They provide context, analysis, and interpretation, helping to explain the significance of primary sources and synthesize a broader understanding of history.

• What kind of document/object is this?

• Who created it?

• When was it written/created?

• What information does this source convey?

What are the four ways to evaluate a source?

Primary Source

This type of source is created during the time being studied

Secondary Source

This was created after the time being studied

Primary Source

This is a source that is a firsthand account or original evidence

Secondary Source

This is a second hand interpretation or analysis

Primary Source

The purpose of this source is to document, reflect, or provide direct evidence.

Secondary Source

The purpose of this source is to analyze, summarize or interpret events.

Primary Source

An example of this source is diaries, letters, official documents, and artifacts.

Secondary Sources

An example of this source is textbooks, biographies, and academic articles.