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GE: RIPH Long Quiz

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Directions: Write your answers on your answer sheets.
1. It refers to the study of significant past events, people, and civilizations.
a. Anthropology c. Historiography
b. Geography d. History
2. What particular approach is used if the narrative of the event can be seen from the lens of
the colonizer, the wealthy people, the famous, and the ruling class? It’s otherwise termed
the “history of the victors”.
a. History from Above c. History of the Victors
b. History from Below d. Pantayong Pananaw
3. It refers to the writing of history, it’s also called the “history of history”.
a. Anthology c. Historiography
b. Historical Narrative d. Historiography
4. The term history was derived from the Greek word “historia”, which means knowledge
acquired through ________ and ___________.
a. Analysis and Examination c. Inquiry and Analysis
b. Inquiry and Investigation d. Investigation and Examination
5. It refers to the methodology used in analyzing and examining a historical narrative, which
involves determining the authenticity and credibility of the source.
a. External Criticism c. Internal Examination
b. Internal Criticism d. Historical Criticism
6. It refers to the approach to historiography which specifically takes into account the
experiences of those considered “less significant” – marginalized, women, and common
people.
a. History from Above c. History of the less significant
b. History from Below d. Pantayong Pananaw
7. Among the choices below, which one generally describes the goal of internal criticism?
a. It is used to determine the authenticity of the source
b. It is used to determine both the authenticity and credibility of the source
c. It is employed to determine only the credibility of the source
d. It is employed to determine the origin of the source
8. It is a type of source exemplified by a document derived from the interpretation of a
primary source.
a. Primary Source c. Non-written Source
b. Secondary Source d. Artifact
9. Which of the following generally describes the aim of external criticism in doing an
analysis?
a. It is used to determine the authenticity of the source
b. It is employed to determine the credibility of the source
c. It is used to determine the reliability of the source
d. It is employed to determine the provenance of the source
10. In doing an external criticism, among the important concerns to consider is the original
author of the source. For what purpose do we do this?
a. To determine the author’s handwriting
b. To know the background of the author
c. To verify whether the author is a firsthand or second witness
d. To determine the author’s motive for writing the document
11. Who is considered the father of Philippine History and the proponent of the Pantayong
Pananaw (PP)?
a. Reynato Ileto c. Zeus Salazar
b. Gregorio Zaide d. William Henry Scott
12. There is a dictum in history that reads, “Those who don’t know history are doomed to
repeat it”. What does the phrase imply?
a. Lack of knowledge about one’s history will inevitably make you suffer the event twice
b. Though you are not aware of your past, there’s a greater possibility that you can avoid the
same mistake
c. We have to learn from our past, so as not to repeat similar mistakes
d. Both A & C
13. Generally, we define history as the study of significant past events, while historiography
is the approach to writing those events, in other words, the study of “historical
perspectives. Which of the choices below exemplifies the two?
a. Martial law as the event in the past being studied; the varying views from different
sources retelling what happened during the occurrence of the said event
b. Cavite Mutiny; how the event took place, who instigated the commotion
c. The Pearl Harbor: how the battle started and ended
d. Both A & B
14. The purpose of using external criticism when examining a source is to verify its
authenticity. Which of the following scenarios best illustrates this idea?
a. A historian examines a recently discovered diary claimed to be written by Jose Rizal, a
national hero, to verify its authorship and historical accuracy by comparing handwriting
and historical context.
b. A student uses multiple online sources to research the events of the Philippine-American
War and includes all of them without questioning their reliability in a research paper.
c. An art historian evaluates a collection of paintings attributed to a renowned Filipino
artist, examining the internal consistency of the artistic elements within each painting to
assess their credibility
d. A museum curator decides to display an old map of the Philippines without verifying its
age or origin, assuming it's an accurate representation of historical geography.
15. The purpose of applying “internal criticism” is to assess the credibility of a source. Which
of the following procedures falls under this category?
a. Determining if there is an internal consistency within the source
b. Knowing the author of the source to determine the writing style
c. Determining the original place where the document was written
d. Both B&C
16. A specific historical event is being examined. The primary source describes the event one
way, while a secondary source presents an account that contradicts the primary source.
Considering this situation, which of the following statements is correct?
a. The former bears much more weight as evidence compared to the latter
b. The latter is more credible and reliable than the former
c. Both cannot be used as evidence because they conflict with each other
d. None of the Above
17. The “Voyage Around the World by Magellan, written by Pigafetta,” which emphasizes
the experiences of the colonizing nation, exemplifies a document created using which
historiographical approach?
a. History from Above c. History of the less significant
b. History from Below d. Pantayong Pananaw
18. What methods did the members of the Katipunan use to conceal their identities and keep
them hidden from their enemies?
a. Nom de guerre c. Masks and disguises
b. Uniform and badges d. Secret handshakes and symbols
19. The following are true about the expedition of Magellan, except?
a. The purpose of their exploration was characterized by 3Gs: God, Gold, Glory
b. Magellan landed in the Philippines on March 16, 1521
c. The exploration was composed of 5 ships, namely, Santiago, Concepcion, Victoria, San
Antonio, and Trinidad
d. Magellan took the eastward route heading to the Spice Islands.
20. What served as the guidebook for the new members of the Katipunan?
a. Decalogue c. Kartilya
b. Constitution d. Liwanag at Dilim
21. Who acted as the translator for the expedition originating from Malaysia?
a. Ferdinand Magellan c. Antonio Pigafetta
b. Juan Sebastian Elcano d. Enrique de Malacca
22. How did the natives of the island welcome the fleet of Magellan?
a. The natives observed the fleet from a distance, displaying a mix of curiosity about the
newcomers and caution about their intentions.
b. Some natives welcomed the fleet warmly, while others were suspicious and prepared to
defend their territory.
c. The natives viewed the arrival of the fleet as a threat and responded with hostility,
preparing for a confrontation.
d. The natives approached the fleet with curiosity and friendly gestures, offering food and
gifts to the Spanish crew.
23. It refers to the period of human activity before the invention of writing systems.
a. History c. Prehistory
b. Historiography d. Precolonial
24. It pertains to the characteristic that qualifies an event as historical.
a. Historiography c. Prehistory
b. History d. Historicity
25. It is a history written from a feminist perspective, emphasizing the role of women, or told
from a woman’s point of view.
a. Women’s History c. Political History
b. Herstory d. Gender-neutral history
26. The following are considered sources of history, except?
a. Primary source c. Personal testimonies
b. Secondary source d. Myth
27. This approach to Philippine history categorizes the past into two significant eras: the
uncivilized period and the civilized period.
a. Tripartite c. Cyclical
b. Bipartite d. Linear
28. Which of the following IS NOT an example of a secondary type of source?
a. Periodicals c. Biography
b. Diary d. Literature Review
29. This refers to a type of source consisting of objects whose physical or visual features
offer information about the past.
a. Oral Statements c. Relics
b. Documents d. Numerical Records
30. It is a type of source that provides first-hand, original, and unfiltered information.
a. Tertiary c. Mixed source
b. Secondary d. Primary
II. What source? Read the following scenarios and classify the sources discovered as
primary, secondary, or tertiary sources. Write your answer in the space provided.
Each item is equivalent to two (2) points. Failure to explain will result in a one (1)
point deduction.
31-32. Jose was exploring the library in his new school in Manila. He wanted to study the
history of Calamba, Laguna, during the nineteenth century. In one of the books, he saw an
old photograph of a woman standing before an old church, clipped among the pages. At the
back of the photo was a fine inscription that says: “Kalamba, 19 de Junio 1861”
Is the photograph a primary, secondary, or tertiary source? Why?
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33-34. It was Lean’s first day at a big university in his first year of college. His excitement
made him come to class unusually early and he found their classroom empty. He explored the
classroom and sat at the teacher’s table. He looked at the table drawer and saw a book
entitled and saw a book entitled U.G. An Underground Tale: The Journey of Edgar Jopson
and the First Quarter Storm Generation. He started reading the book and realized that it was
a biography of a student leader turned political activist during the time of Ferdinand Marcos.
The author used interviews with friends and family of Jopson and other primary documents
related to his works and life. Is the book a primary, secondary, or tertiary source? Why?

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35-36. Lorena was a new teacher of Araling Panlipunan in a small elementary school in
Mauban, Quezon. Her colleagues gave her the new textbook she ought to use in class. Before
the class started, Lorena studied the textbook carefully. She noted that the authors used works
by other known historians in writing the textbook. She saw that the bibliography included
Teodoro Agoncillo’s The Revolt of the Masses and The Fateful Years: Japan’s Adventure in
the Philippines, 1941-1945. She also noted that the authors used Ma. Luisa Camagay’s
Working Women of Manila During the 19th Century and many others.
Is the textbook a primary, secondary, or tertiary source?
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37-38. Manuel visited the United States for a few months to see his relatives who have lived
there for decades. His uncle brought him on tours around Illinois. Manuel visited the Field
Museum of Natural History where a golden image of a woman caught his eye. Manuel
looked closer and read that the image was called “The Golden Tiara”. It originated from
Agusan del Sur and was bought by the museum in 1922. It was believed to be made before
the arrival of the Spaniards in the Philippines.
Is the sculpture a primary, secondary, or tertiary source? Why?
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 39-40. Gregoria loved to travel around the country. She liked bringing with her a travel
brochure that informed her of the different sites worth visiting in the area. Her travel
brochure was usually produced by the tourism department of the province. It shows pictures
of destinations visited by tourists and a few basic information about the place, like the origin
of the name, the historical significance of the place, and some other information acquired by
the office’s researchers and writers.
Is the travel brochure a primary, secondary, or tertiary source? Why?
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III. True or False. Write TRUE if the statement is correct, otherwise, write FALSE.
41. ____________ History is the study of the past.
42. ____________ Historical sources that were not written should not be used in writing history.
43. ____________ The subject of historiography is history itselfS.
44. ____________ History has no use for the present; thus, the saying “past is past” is true.
45. ____________ History is limited to the story of a hero versus a villain.
46. ____________ Only primary sources may be used in writing history.
47. ____________ There are three types of sources: primary, secondary, and tertiary sources.
48. ____________ External criticism is done by examining the physical characteristics of a
source.
49. ____________ Internal criticism is done by looking at a source’s quality of paper and type of
ink, among others.
50. ____________ The historians are the only source of history.