RPH PRELIMS

History

The study of past events, particularly human affairs, through analysis of available evidence.

Understanding Change

History allows us to see how and why changes occur over time.

Learning from the Past

By studying past mistakes and achievements, we can learn valuable lessons that guide our decisions today.

Cultural Appreciation

Learning about history fosters appreciation for diverse cultures and perspectives.

Critical Thinking

Analyzing historical events develops critical thinking skills as we evaluate sources and interpret evidence.

Letters and Diaries

Personal writings that offer insights into the thoughts and feelings of individuals during a specific time.

Official Documents

Government records, treaties, and laws that reflect the political and social climate of an era.

Photographs and Artifacts

Visual representations and objects that provide context and details about daily life and culture.

Newspaper Articles

Reports from the time that capture public opinion and events as they unfolded.

Laguna Copperplate Inscription

The oldest known written document in the Philippines, dating back to 900 CE.

Boxer Codex

A manuscript created around 1590 containing over 75 illustrations and descriptions of Filipino and Southeast Asian cultures.

Doctrina Christiana

The first book ever printed in the Philippines, published in 1593.

Check the Source

Verify the reliability of historical records by evaluating the creator, timing, and context of the source.

Recognize the Audience

Understanding who the message is for helps clarify why it was written or created.

Investigate the Content

Delve into the details of events, people, and motives within a historical source.

Situate in History

Placing events in their proper historical context as historians do.

Point out the Significance

Understanding the impact of events in history.

Maginoo

The highest social class in the pre-colonial Philippines, including datus, rajahs, and sultans.

Timawa

Free commoners in the pre-colonial Philippines, below the Maginoo but above the Alipin.

Alipin

The lowest class in pre-colonial Philippines, often debt-bonded workers.

Aliping Namamahay

Alipin who lived independently, worked for masters, and could not be sold.

Aliping Sagigilid

Alipin who lived with masters and had fewer rights.

Animism

Belief in nature spirits and ancestral worship.

Shamans

Healers in traditional societies known as babaylan who performed rituals and healing ceremonies.

Balangay (Butuan Boat)

An ancient Filipino vessel used for trade and migration, influencing the term 'barangay'.

Maritime Jade Road

An ancient trade route connecting the Philippines, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia from 2000 BCE to 1000 CE.

Baybayin Script

An ancient Filipino script used before and during early Spanish colonization, consisting of 17 characters.

Ferdinand Magellan

Portuguese explorer who arrived in the Philippines, later killed by the local chieftain Lapu Lapu.

Conversion to Christianity

One of the primary goals of the Spaniards, with missionaries playing a significant role in converting Filipinos.

Encomienda System

Granted Spanish settlers the right to collect tribute from local populations in exchange for protection and Christian education.

Cultural Exchange

Spanish influence visible in various aspects of Filipino life, including language, food, and clothing.

Gomburza

The three priests executed in 1872 for allegedly supporting the Cavite Mutiny.

Ilustrados

Educated Filipinos involved in the Propaganda Movement in response to colonial injustices.

Advocacy for Reforms

The primary goal of the Propaganda Movement to advocate for political and social reforms.

National Identity

The movement aimed to foster a sense of national identity among Filipinos against colonial oppression.

Education and Enlightenment

Ilustrados emphasized the importance of education in achieving reform.

Graciano López Jaena

A journalist and orator who founded the newspaper La Solidaridad, a main platform for the Propaganda Movement.

Marcelo H. del Pilar

A prominent journalist and editor of Diariong Tagalog who contributed to the Propaganda Movement.

José Rizal

An influential figure in the Propaganda Movement, advocating for reforms and national identity.

Andres Bonifacio

The 'Father of the Philippine Revolution' who founded the Katipunan in 1892.

Emilio Aguinaldo

Led Filipino forces against the Spanish during the revolution and became the first president of the First Philippine Republic.