Philippine History Quiz

History is derived from the Greek word "historia," which means?

• Stories from earlier times

• Records written by historians

• Knowledge gained through inquiry

• Traditions passed down orally

According to Professor Watkin, history is:

• A collection of facts and dates

• Narratives from earlier events

• The interpretations of historians

• Limited to written account

The mantra “no document, no history” is associated with which school of thought?

• Positivism

• Marxism

• Structuralism

• Postcolonialism

What is the primary objective of the Pantayong Pananaw perspective?

• To advance colonial ideas in history

• To prioritize foreign interpretations of the past

• To highlight the dominance of Western

• To emphasize Filipino viewpoints in historical narratives

What does the study of history involve?

• Memorizing facts

• Relying only on written documents

• Learning stories from the past

• Analysis of why and how events occurred

The term "empirical" in history refers to?

• Personal opinions

• Evidence-based study

• Mythical stories

• Interpretative narratives

What question does historiography seek to answer?

• What are the causes of past events?

• What is the geography of history?

• How is a historical text written?

• Who are mythical figures of history?

Why is it important to view history as interpretation rather than mere facts?

• Because facts are objective and constant throughout time.

• Because it allows understanding through inquiry and evidence.

• Because interpretation removes bias and makes history neutral.

• Because interpretation prevents people from challenging the past.

What does Renato Constantino’s view on “miseducation” imply about colonial influence?

• That colonization improved the educational system of Filipinos.

• That colonial education empowered the Filipino masses completely.

• That colonial systems deliberately distorted Filipino perspectives.

• That miseducation encouraged critical thinking among Filipinos.

What does the mantra “No document, no history” represent in historical analysis?

• That all events must be remembered orally without evidence.

• That valid historical narratives require written documentation.

• That emotional stories can replace primary documents.

• That documents can be fabricated to create history.