GE201 Prelim Quiz

Which philosophy holds that knowledge is only true if it is empirical and observable?

• Historicism

• Positivism

• Postcolonialism

• Historiography

Fill in the blank: The study of how history is written, including the historian's context, methods, theories, and sources, is called ________.

• Historiography

• Archaeology

• Anthropology

• Genealogy

Which concept encourages neutrality and avoids judging the past by present standards?

• Positivism

• Historicism

• Postcolonialism

• Historiography

A 20th-century school of thought that seeks to critique colonial discourse and redefine national identity against the backdrop of colonial history is called ________.

• Postcolonialism

• Existentialism

• Structuralism

• Romanticism

According to the lesson objectives, what are you expected to do by the end of this lesson? List at least two objectives.

• By the end of this lesson, you are expected to list at least two objectives.

• By the end of this lesson, you are expected to memorize the entire textbook.

• By the end of this lesson, you are expected to write a research paper.

• By the end of this lesson, you are expected to solve complex mathematical equations.

A major problem with the traditional view of history (the "No Document" era) was:

• Lack of written records to verify events

• Too many sources making history confusing

• Excessive reliance on scientific methods

• Overuse of technology in historical research

Fill in the blank: According to the modern, inclusive view, history now collaborates with other fields called _______ disciplines to construct a more comprehensive past.

• auxiliary

• primary

• secondary

• exclusive

Which function of history is described by the intent to legitimize regimes and forge a collective identity through a shared past?

• A) National Unity

• B) Colonial Justification

• C) National Re-Identity

Who is described as the arbiter of facts and evidences who makes an interpretation to form a historical narrative?

• The historian

• The archaeologist

• The journalist

• The novelist

Fill in the blank: The individual primarily responsible for the production of historical knowledge through continuous research and rethinking of history is called a _________

• Historian

• Archaeologist

• Geographer

• Anthropologist