CER quiz (by group 2)

What perspective has historically dominated the writing of Philippine history?

• Mindanao centric

• Global perspective

• Eurocentric perspective

• Manila-centric perspective

Which of the following historians has contributed to the understanding of indigenous perspective in Philippine history?

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• Samuel Tan

• Zeus Salazar

• Vicente Rafael

Which historian known for advancing the idea of "people's history"?

• Teodoro Agoncillo

• Samuel Tan

• Renato Constantino

• Zeus Salazar

What was the primary focus on Spanish historians during the colonial era in the Philippines?

• Documenting local traditions

• Promoting trade

• Propagating Christianity

• Recording natural resources

Which book by Samuel Tan examines the struggles of the Filipino Muslims?

• A History of the Philippines

• The Philippine : A Past Revisited

• The Filipino Muslim Armed Struggle

Who argued that events before 1872 were part of the country's lost history?

• Samuel Tan

• Reynaldo Ileto

• Teodoro Agoncillo

Who pioneered nationalist historiography in 1950s?

• Renato Constantino

• Teodoro Agoncillo

• Zeus Salazar

What was a common characteristics of historical records written by colonizers about the Philippines?

• They were detailed and accurate

• They were often biased towards the colonizer's interest

• They focused on scientific discoveries

What was often downplayed in historical narratives written by colonizers?

• Natural beauty of the Philippines

• Economic potential of the region

• Contributions and experiences of the Filipinos

What did the United States use to control their subjects and gain political and economic power?

• Education

• Money

• Religion