RPH-quiz 1
I. ESSAY.
1-5. Define HISTORY based on your own understanding.
History is the study of interpretation and interpretation of
the past, human experiences, cultures, traditions, and other
events. By examining history, we gain insights into how our world
has evolved and how past events shape our present and future. It
also improves our decision making as we learn from the past
mistakes of our ancestors and other people.
II. True or False. Write true if the statement is true. Otherwise, write
False in the space provided.
TRUE 1. History is the study of the past.
FALSE 2. History is as old as Philosophy.
FALSE 3. The word “historia” was derived from “Latin” word.
TRUE 4. Epic is one example of oral tradition.
TRUE 5. Monarch, saints and heroes were the earliest subject of history.
FALSE 6. Post-colonialism is a school of thought that emerged in the early
ninetieth century.
FALSE 7. Annales thinkers believe in the use of common historical
subjects.
TRUE 8. One problem of history is the accusation of being written by
victors.
FALSE 9. Historians do not derive only from historical sources and
evidences.
TRUE 10. Written history is always intended for a certain group of
audience.
III. Identify the following sources whether Primary or Secondary
Source. Write your answers in the space provided. (10 Pts)
1. Journals PRIMARY
2. Book Reviews SECONDARY
3. Commentaries SECONDARY
4. Letters PRIMARY
5. Reports PRIMARY
6. Tools PRIMARY
7. Interview PRIMARY
8. Furniture PRIMARY
9. Biography SECONDARY
10. Encyclopedia SECONDARY
IV. ACTIVITY. Using some examples of primary sources, write a short
biography of a known person in your community or in the province or in
the country. Identify the primary sources that you use limited to not less
than five. (10Pts)
Hilario Gabriel Pagauitan is a Filipino politician. He is
currently serving as mayor of Santa Maria, a municipality
of Isabela Province in Cagayan Valley Region, Philippines. He had
supervised all programs, projects, services, and activities of the
municipal government, enforcing all laws and ordinances related
to governance of the municipality and the exercise of its
corporate powers, maximizing resource and revenue generation,
and ensuring the delivery of basic services and the provision of
adequate facilities. In addition to this, Maria Lourdes was also
established as the first hotel in Santa Maria, it was built in honor
to their late daughter Sofie Pagauitan.
Primary sources used:
Visiting Maria Lourdes Mansion
Election Campaign (2022)
Speeches in Program (2023)
Video Interview of him from other people
Interview with him
