Historical Analysis and Criticisms

What are the two types of Historical Criticism?

• External and Internal Criticism

• Constructive and Destructive Criticism

• Content and Constructive Criticism

• External and Contextual Criticism

Which of the following is the primary focus of external criticism in historical research?

• • Analyzing the author's opinions and biases.

• • Evaluating the consistency of the document's content.

• • Determining the authenticity and origin of the source.

• • Interpreting the symbolic meaning within the text.

External criticism is most concerned with establishing: ________________ .

• • The emotional impact of the historical narrative.

• • The logical coherence of the arguments presented.

• • The modern day relevance of the historical text.

• • The "where, when, why, and by whom" of a document.

For college students engaging in research, what is the primary benefit of applying external criticism to their sources?

• • It allows for subjective interpretations of historical events.

• • It prioritizes the author's intent over factual evidence.

• • It focuses on the literary style of historical documents.

• • It ensures that the information used is reliable and accurate.

In financial analysis, what is the closest equivalent to "external criticism" when evaluating a company's financial reports?

• • Calculating financial ratios to assess profitability.

• • Forecasting future financial performance based on trends.

• • Analyzing the internal consistency of the financial statements.

• • Verifying the source and legitimacy of the financial data.

What is the primary objective of internal criticism in source analysis?

• • To verify the physical authenticity of the document.

• • To determine the author's social and political background.

• • To compare the document with external historical events.

• • To analyze the consistency and credibility of the document's content.

Which of the following questions is most characteristic of internal criticism?

• • "Where was this document created?"

• • "Who was the author of this document?"

• • "What materials were used to create this document?"

• • "Are the claims made in this document logically coherent?"

• How does internal criticism contribute to the development of critical thinking skills in college students?

• • By encouraging students to accept information at face value.

• • By promoting the use of subjective opinions over objective analysis.

• • By focusing solely on the external factors surrounding a document's creation.

• • By requiring students to analyze and evaluate the credibility of arguments and evidence.

How does internal criticism help financial management students assess the reliability of a company's financial projections?

• • By focusing on the emotional tone of the projections.

• • By comparing the projections to unrelated industry narratives.

• • By accepting the projections without questioning their underlying logic.

• • By evaluating the internal consistency and assumptions used in the projections.

The Monreal Stones are the first stone artifacts in the Philippines to be written in Baybayin. They are considered important archaeological evidence of the Philippines' ancient syllabic scripts.

They were found inside a village school compound in the town of Monreal, on Ticao Island in Masbate Province. What form of historical criticism is appropriate in determining its authenticity?

• External Criticism

• Internal Criticism

• Constructive Criticism

• Aesthetic Criticism