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History

The study of past events, particularly in human affairs.

Significance of Studying History

To learn about the past, understand the present, broaden perspectives, acquire critical thinking, appreciate heritage, and emulate values of patriotism and nationalism.

Decade

A period of 10 years.

Century

A period of 100 years.

Millennium

A period of 1000 years.

BC

Before Christ, used to denote years before the estimated birth year of Jesus.

AD

Anno Domini, Latin for 'in the year of our Lord', used to denote years after the birth of Jesus.

Map Elements

Components such as Title, Direction, Legends, Latitudes and Longitudes, and Scale essential for understanding maps.

Jose P. Rizal

National hero of the Philippines, known for his role in advocating for reform during the Spanish colonial period.

GOMBURZA

A collective term for the three martyr priests, Gomez, Burgos, and Zamora, who were executed in 1872 and are significant figures in Philippine history.

Primary Sources

Original documents or firsthand accounts that provide direct evidence about a historical topic.

Historiography

The study of historical writing and the methods of historians.

Patriotism

Devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.

Nationalism

Identification with one's own nation and support for its interests, especially to the exclusion of the interests of other nations.

Enlightenment

The action of enlightening or the state of being enlightened, often in relation to gaining knowledge.

Monumental

Great in importance, extent, or size; significant.

Ingenuity

The quality of being clever, original, and inventive.

Civilization

The stage of human social development and organization that is considered most advanced.