Readings Philippine History

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Anthropology

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The study of humans, especially of the variety, physical and cultural characteristics, distribution, customs, social relationships, etc of humanity.

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Which of the following is considered a primary source? An encyclopedia, A diary entry, A documentary film, A history textbook

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A diary entry

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Who is referred to as the 'Father of Filipino History'?

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Teodoro A. Agoncillo

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What does external criticism focus on?

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The authenticity of a document

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Which auxiliary science studies inscriptions?

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Epigraphy

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Historiography

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The writing of history and methods used

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Which of the following is a secondary source?

• A speech given during an event
• A biography of a historical figure
• A newspaper article from the time
• A letter from a historical figure

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A biography of a historical figure

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According to the text, what is one reason to study history?

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To understand the present

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What does internal criticism assess?

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The content and credibility of a document

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Which historian emphasized the use of primary sources?

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Leopold von Ranke