HISTORY MIDTERMS

History (Etymologically)

Came from the greek word “historia” which means knowledge acquired through inquiry or investigation

Classical/ Latin Definition of History

“the account of the past of a person or a group of people through

written documents and historical evidences”.

The weakness of classical definition of history

No document, no history

Why is classical definition of history not reliable

The evidences provide here often times are from people of power, specifically kings, government officials etc. Commoners side are ignored and blindsided

The modern concept of history is?

Inclusive and collaborative

Is astrology science?

No, because it is a pseudo-science

Examples of astrology includes

Zodiac signs, numerology, graphology

How long does history existed

Around 2400 years

Histography in simple words

History of history

Histography

writing of history based on the critical examination of sources, selection of particular details from the authentic materials in those sources, and the synthesis of those details into a narrative

Histograhy answers the questions

How was the narrative written, who was the author, what was the context and what sources/ methods are used

Historical methodology

proper utilization of sources and evidences

Historical methodology employs?

scientific disciplines, research and methodology

History is part of ?

Social sciences

Define social sciences

pertains to the human society and social relationship

Artifacts

tangible objects that proves the existence of a story

Can artifacts be intagible?

Yes, in historical context

Relics/remains

possibly modified/ made by humans

sociofacts

focuses on peoples behavior and purpose

examples of sociofacts

manners, customs, myths, rituals and legends

mentifacts

is what people believe or think

mentifacts are?

values, ideas, beliefs and concepts

types of testimonies

narrative, judicial and social

oral sources

primary and secondary

Primary sources

-  sources which are produced at the same time as the event

Secondary sources

the testimony of anyone who is not an eyewitness

Social

A type of testimony which pertains to the technological advancement of the 19th century

Social testimonies include

Films and photography

judicial sources

court records, constitutions

narrative

imparts information( real or fictional)