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GE103 Quiz

Total questions: 69

Worksheet time: 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following best defines "history"?

a)

Study of myths and legends

b)

Interpretation of the past based on available sources

c)

Future planning based on economics

d)

A fictional narrative of the nation

2.

What does the phrase "no document, no history" imply?

a)

All history is fiction

b)

Only personal experiences matter

c)

Historical truth relies solely on written records

d)

All sources are considered equal

3.

Which of the following is a primary source?

a)

Textbook

b)

Biography

c)

Newspaper article from the time

d)

Wikipedia page

4.

Why is relying only on written documents problematic?

a)

They are easy to fake

b)

They ignore oral and material sources

c)

They are always inaccurate

d)

They are hard to find online

5.

What is one limitation of history as a discipline?

a)

It can only be studied by historians

b)

It deals only with fiction

c)

It depends on source availability and bias

d)

It never changes

6.

Which is an example of an unwritten historical source?

a)

Legal document

b)

Diary

c)

Oral tradition

d)

Novel

7.

History helps students develop which of the following skills?

a)

Drawing

b)

Critical thinking

c)

Fashion design

d)

Memorization only

8.

Which historical approach promotes inclusion of ordinary people’s stories?

a)

Top-down approach

b)

Elitist history

c)

Inclusive/social history

d)

Revisionist fiction

9.

The phrase "history has a practical value" means:

a)

History is useful only in school

b)

Studying the past helps solve present problems

c)

It’s mainly useful for museum workers

d)

Only useful for passing exams

10.

Identify one discipline (other than history) that helps interpret historical sources.

a)

Physics

b)

Sociology

c)

Botany

d)

Engineering

11.

Analyze: "No document, no history." Who is left out when history is defined this way, and why is that a problem?

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12.

You're writing a history of your own community. Who would you interview and what sources would you seek? Explain your choices.

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13.

How can history be used to address current social issues in the Philippines (e.g., injustice, poverty, etc.)?

a)
History only focuses on past events
b)
History can be used to inform policies, empower communities, and understand the root causes of social issues in the Philippines.
c)
History is irrelevant to modern issues
d)
History can be used to promote nationalism
14.

In your own words, define "history" based on today’s lesson. How is your definition different from a traditional one?

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15.

Sources only become historical evidence when they are interpreted by the historian to make sense of the past.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Partly true, partly false

d)

Undetermined

16.

Which refers to the social, religious, economic, and political conditions that existed during a certain time and place where/when historical source was written?

a)

Historical context

b)

Historical analysis

c)

Historical criticism

d)

Historical evaluation

17.

What is the traditional understanding of history?

a)

Study of the past

b)

Analysis of primary sources

c)

Writing of history

d)

Social science

18.

What does the Greek word 'Historia' mean?

a)

Analysis of fossils

b)

Study of artifacts

c)

Chronological record of events

d)

Knowledge acquired through inquiry

19.

Which period is referred to as Pre-History?

a)

When man started to write

b)

The American era

c)

When no written records exist

d)

The Spanish era

20.

What is the role of historians?

a)

To create new events

b)

To look at available sources

c)

To write fiction

d)

To analyze only primary sources

21.

What is historiography?

a)

The collection of oral traditions

b)

The writing of history

c)

The study of artifacts

d)

The analysis of fossils

22.

Which of the following is a primary source?

a)

A documentary film

b)

A history textbook

c)

A diary from the event

d)

A scholarly article

23.

What is the main focus of external criticism?

a)

Comparison of different sources

b)

Verification of authenticity

c)

Analysis of the author's intent

d)

Truthfulness of the content

24.

Which of the following is a characteristic of secondary sources?

a)

Analyzes primary sources

b)

Created at the same time as the event

c)

Written by eyewitnesses

d)

Includes firsthand testimony

25.

What does internal criticism examine?

a)

Physical characteristics of documents

b)

Truthfulness and factuality of evidence

c)

The date of creation

d)

The author's biography

26.

Which of the following is an example of a secondary source?

a)

A newspaper article from the time

b)

A photograph from the event

c)

A biography of a historical figure

d)

A letter from a soldier

27.

What is the significance of collective memory in history?

a)

To promote historical fiction

b)

To forge a sense of collective identity

c)

To create individual identities

d)

To forget past events

28.

Which of the following is an example of a primary source in historical research?

a)

A documentary about World War II

b)

A letter written by a soldier during the war

c)

A book analyzing the causes of the war

d)

A newspaper article summarizing the war

29.

What is the significance of using multiple sources in historical research?

a)

To create a biased narrative

b)

To ensure a comprehensive understanding

c)

To simplify the research process

d)

To focus on a single perspective

30.

How does bias affect historical interpretation?

a)

It has no effect on interpretation

b)

It can distort the understanding of events

c)

It only applies to modern history

d)

It simplifies the analysis of sources

31.

How does the interpretation of historical events change over time?

a)

It remains constant regardless of new evidence

b)

It evolves with new perspectives and findings

c)

It is only influenced by popular opinion

d)

It is unaffected by cultural changes

32.

What is the impact of technology on the study of history?

a)

It has no impact on historical research

b)

It enhances the ability to analyze and present historical data

c)

It complicates the understanding of events

d)

It only benefits modern historians

33.

What is the importance of cross-referencing sources in historical research?

a)

To confirm the accuracy of information

b)

To create confusion

c)

To focus on a single narrative

d)

To disregard conflicting evidence

34.

What is the role of oral traditions in preserving cultural history?

a)

They are often forgotten over time

b)

They provide a means of passing down knowledge

c)

They are only relevant in modern societies

d)

They focus solely on written records

35.

Which of the following is a method used in oral history?

a)

Analyzing written documents

b)

Conducting interviews with individuals

c)

Studying archaeological sites

d)

Reading textbooks

36.

It is a great resource for research if you know how to use it properly.

a)

Cyberspace

b)

Google

c)

Website

d)

Internet

37.

It provides the basic details on what makes a certain site historical.

a)

NHCP

b)

Historical Shrines

c)

Historical Markers

d)

NHI

38.

The study of the history of a particular community or a smaller unit of geography.

a)

Oral History

b)

Geographical Research

c)

Biographical Research

d)

Local History

39.

A type of historical narrative which attempts to account for historical events from the perspective of common people rather than leaders.

a)

Oral History

b)

Life History

c)

History from below

d)

History from community

40.

It is one of the worst crimes in academe where one appropriate something, such as an idea, as their own.

a)

Cyber crime

b)

Possession

c)

Plagiarism

d)

Cyberspace

41.

It is the collection and study of historical information using audiotapes, videotapes, or transcriptions of planned interviews.

a)

Biographical Research

b)

Geographical Research

c)

Oral History

d)

Local History

42.

An important endeavor in the development and enrichment in the discipline of history.

a)

Local and Oral History

b)

Biographical and Geographical Research

c)

Cybercrime and Cyberspace

d)

Possession and Plagiarism

43.

Are individuals who study, document, and preserve the history of a specific area, such as a town, city, or region.

a)

Scholars

b)

Local Historians

c)

Historians

d)

Museum Experts

44.

What is the best reason of why is visiting shrines and museums important in the study of history?

a)

They provide theoretical understanding of history.

b)

They offer a superficial glimpse into the past, giving depth understanding.

c)

They offer tangible connections to the past, enriching understanding and fostering critical thinking.

d)

They are relevant to the study of history giving valuable insights in the standard of learning history

45.

Which of the following is an example of a private library and institution in our country that can be used for research?

a)

National Library of the Philippines

b)

History Center of the Nation's Candidates for National Hero

c)

Dela Paz Ancestral Library

d)

The Family History Center at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saint

46.

Why is it important to use multiple sources when conducting historical research? Choose the best option

a)

To avoid plagiarism

b)

To create a more balanced and nuanced understanding

c)

To impress your audience and inspire them

d)

To ensure the research will be published strongly and quickly.

47.

Why is it important for historians to consider the context when interpreting historical sources?

a)

To avoid misrepresenting the author's intent

b)

To understand the biases and perspectives of the time

c)

To create a more engaging and interesting narrative

d)

To ensure that the research will be published in academic journals

48.

What is a significant limitation of relying solely on oral histories for historical research?

a)

Oral histories are never influenced by the passage of time

b)

Oral histories offer complete and unbiased perspective

c)

Oral accounts are inherently subjective and may be unreliable

d)

Oral history are always easy to access

49.

What is a potential drawback of using only readily available online resources for historical research?

a)

It may limit the scope and depth of the research

b)

It makes the research process significantly faster

c)

It guarantees the accuracy and reliability of the information

d)

It ensures the research is easily accessible to others

50.

This refers to the study of the past significant events.

a)

Philippine history

b)

Historiography

c)

History

d)

Historia

51.

This is a Greek word which means inquiry or knowledge acquired by investigation.

a)

Histora

b)

History

c)

Historiography

d)

Historia

52.

Who was know as the Father of the New Philippine Historiography?

a)

Teodoro Agoncillo

b)

Zeus Salazar

c)

Gregorio Zaide

d)

Renato Constantino

53.

This is known as the study of history.

a)

Historiography

b)

History

c)

Prehistory

d)

Philippine history

54.

These 2 are examples of unwritten sources.

a)

Book and manuscript

b)

Artifacts and drawings

c)

Scriptures and novels

d)

Memoirs and fossils

55.

History helps us understand change and how society we live came to be.

a)

True

b)

False

56.

'History learning by example' is a phrase describing the use of studying the past.

a)

True

b)

False

57.

What is the national animal of the Philippines?

a)

Eagle

b)

Carabao

c)

Tarsier

d)

Rooster

58.

Which dish is NOT from the Philippines?

a)

Lechon

b)

Fried chicken

c)

Adobo

d)

Sinigang

59.

It is the tangible objects made by people in the past.

a)

Artifacts

b)

Kayamanan

c)

Treasure

d)

All of the above

60.

It is a secondary burial jar and it is considered as one of the most remarkable pieces of ancient pottery in Southeast Asia.

a)

Manunggul Jar

b)

Manungul Jar

c)

Manuggul Jar

d)

Mannunggul Jar

61.

It is a type of drawing that a series of thin lines is the same direction.

a)

Blending

b)

Crosshatching

c)

Hatching

d)

Stippling

62.

What is the name this Artifacts?

a)

Manunggul Jar

b)

Butuan Boats

c)

Banton Cloth

d)

Calatagan Ritual Pots

e)

Laguna Copperplate

63.

It is known as the country’s last frontier it is rich in cultural and natural diversity. Also considered as the home of many indigenous people.

a)

PALAWAN

b)

MINDORO

c)

MARINDUQUE

d)

ROMBLON

64.

This jar was found along with the "Tabon Man" it is used as a secondary burial jar

a)

Tabon Jar

b)

Jars of Clay

c)

Jar of Hearts

d)

Manunggul Jar

65.

Early Filipinos regard him as the creator of humanity and the king of the gods.

a)

Dal' lang

b)

Apolaki

c)

Bathala

d)

Idianale

66.

he is the ruler of the barangay

(a)  

67.

is the early Filipino alphabet

(a)  

68.

belongs to the lowest class of the society

(a)  

69.

Also known as "Butuan boats", these are the first wooden watercrafts which have been excavated in Southeast Asia. Nine of these have been recorded to exist and three have been excavated dating back to 320 AD, 990 AD, and 1250 AD.

a)

Butuan bangka

b)

Butuan Ivory Seal

c)

Balangay

d)

Lal'lo Shell Middens