Module 1: Introduction to Readings in Philippine History

History is an umbrella term that relates to past events as well as the memory, discovery, collection, organization, presentation, and interpretation of information about these events.

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Scholars who write about history are called historians.

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Historia means "inquiry, knowledge acquired by investigation”.

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The secondary source is the ultimate document to resolve a historical dispute.

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The sworn statement of an individual is considered as secondary source.

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The remains of the ancient civilizations are considered secondary source.

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The use of primary source is not essential in writing an accurate historical account.

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The primary source is the least accurate source of historical account.

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The University of the Philippines is one of the academic institutions in the country with vast collections of historical documents.

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Examining a newspaper as a historical source entails a discerning mind to identify its primary and secondary components.

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