Readings in Philippine History (RPH) Drills

Vocabulary flashcards covering primary sources, key concepts, historical approaches, and topics from Readings in Philippine History Modules 2 to 4.

Laguna Copperplate Inscription

A primary source that provides historical evidence about early Philippine society before the arrival of the Spaniards.

Chau Ju-kua's Chu Fan Chi

A primary source used for studying early Philippine society and its trade connections with the wider region.

Antonio Pigafetta's First Voyage Around the World

A primary source account connected to Ferdinand Magellan's expedition and the early Spanish first contact period.

Boxer Codex

A historical source containing visual illustrations of early Philippine ethnic groups that must be critically examined in context.

Customs of the Tagalogs

A primary source written by Juan de Plasencia used to study Philippine society under Spanish colonial rule.

Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas

A primary historical account written by Antonio de Morga regarding the Philippines under Spanish rule.

Francisco de Sande's Letter to Estevan Rodriguez de Figueroa

A primary written source identified in the syllabus for studying Spanish colonial Philippines.

Manila-Acapulco Trade

A colonial economic system studied to examine its major players, disadvantaged parties, and the role of the Philippines.

Diego Silang's Letter to the British

A primary source document associated with Diego Silang during the period of revolts against Spanish rule.

Cofradia de San Jose

An organization associated with Hermano Pule, whose hymns serve as a primary source for studying Philippine revolts.

Kartilya ng Katipunan

A primary document directly associated with the ideals, values, and organization of the Katipunan.

Mga Gunita ng Himagsikan

A primary historical memoir written by Emilio Aguinaldo concerning the Philippine Revolution.

Declaration of Philippine Independence

A primary document used in studying the Philippine Revolution.

Filipino Grievances Against Governor-General Wood

A primary source document highlighting Filipino political complaints during the American colonial period.

Public Land Laws

United States colonial government legislation used to study American colonial economic policies and their effects.

Political Caricature of the American Era

Visual primary sources that use symbols, text, and elements to communicate political ideas, messages, and perspectives.

Japanese Wartime Visual Propaganda

Visual primary sources analyzed to understand how political messages and agendas were communicated during World War II.

Historical Interpretation

The process by which historians analyze evidence to explain, reconstruct, and construct an understanding of past events.

Multiperspectivity

A historical approach involving the examination of an event from multiple perspectives and contexts.

Historical Negationism

The distortion, denial, or manipulation of historical understanding to advance a particular agenda.

History from Below

A historical perspective that emphasizes the experiences and viewpoints of ordinary or less powerful people and groups.

Presentation in History

The historical practice of examining diverse and marginalized groups, such as Women and Moros, to ensure proper representation in historical narratives.

Critical Perspective

An approach that encourages students to carefully analyze historical accounts and sources to identify problems, limitations, or oversimplifications over time.

Jose P. Laurel

Historical figure examined as the 'Puppet' President to critically evaluate how complex historical actors and events can be oversimplified.