GERPH01X Lesson 3 Checkpoint

Primary sources are produced simultaneously as the historical event being studied.

• TRUE

• FALSE

External criticism is focused on verifying the authenticity of a primary source.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The classification of primary and secondary sources depends on the age of the source.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Teodoro Agoncillo’s Revolt of the Masses is always classified as a secondary source.

• TRUE

• FALSE

External criticism may involve examining the quality of paper and printing techniques used in a document.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Ferdinand Marcos’ claims about his World War II medals were debunked through corroboration of historical records.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Historians should avoid questioning the authenticity of documents to respect their historical value.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Without internal and external criticism, historians may fall victim to historical deceptions.

• TRUE

• FALSE

EVENT: Execution of Jose Rizal

Source: Signed order by Governor-General Camilo Polavieja

• Primary Source

• Secondary Source

• Neither of the two

EVENT: Painting of Spoliarium by Juan Luna

Source: Art appreciation article in a journal publication

• Primary Source

• Secondary Source

• Neither of the two