WorksheetsGEd 105 Chapter Test (Midterm)
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 35mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A student claims: “History is simply a record of past events.” Based on the etymology of the word Historia, what critical element is missing from this definition?
a)
a. Chronology of events
b)
b. Inquiry and investigation
c)
c. Listing of civilizations
d)
d. Preservation of traditions
2.
A researcher finds a 19th-century diary of a Filipino farmer. If she uses it to study peasant life under Spanish rule, what type of source is she using?
a)
a. Secondary source
b)
b. Primary source
c)
c. Tertiary source
d)
d. Fabricated source
3.
A tourist finds the Balangiga Bells displayed in a museum and claims they “prove American brutality in the Philippine-American War.” What is the limitation of relying solely on relics?
a)
a. They cannot be photographed
b)
b. They always represent propaganda
c)
c. They are not considered primary sources
d)
d. They provide no context without supporting evidence
4.
A researcher analyzes the meaning of unusual words in a colonial-era decree to check if later editors introduced errors. Which step is this?
a)
a. External criticism – semantics and hermeneutics
b)
b. Internal criticism – author’s intent
c)
c. External criticism – handwriting/signature test
d)
d. Internal criticism – willingness to tell the truth
5.
A document is signed “Governor-General Dasmariñas, 1780,” but historians point out that this official died in 1593. Which criticism step best applies in questioning the document’s authenticity?
a)
a. Internal – corroboration
b)
b. External – anachronism
c)
c. Internal – author’s willingness to tell the truth
d)
d. External – semantics/hermeneutics
6.
A supposed 19th-century letter uses modern Filipino spelling instead of Spanish-influenced forms like “ypa” or “n͠galan.” Which external criticism step is used?
a)
a. Semantic evaluation
b)
b. Handwriting verification
c)
c. Orthography and idiomatic expression analysis
d)
d. Dating and anachronism check
7.
A letter claims that a typhoon lasted “for 30 days,” but natural science shows this is impossible. Which internal criticism step is tested?
a)
a. Capacity to tell the truth
b)
b. Willingness to tell the truth
c)
c. Corroboration with scientific evidence
d)
d. Author identification
8.
A historian is analyzing Gunita ng Himagsikan by Emilio Aguinaldo. Considering Aguinaldo’s role as both a president and a revolutionary general, which aspect of internal criticism must be emphasized?
a)
a. His nationality and religion
b)
b. His political motives and possible biases
c)
c. His place of residence at the time of writing
d)
d. His educational background in law
9.
The 1986 People Power Revolution is remembered as a peaceful uprising that restored democracy. Which NAME criterion does this best represent?
a)
a. Novelty
b)
b. Applicability
c)
c. Memory
d)
d. Effect
10.
Which element in the painting “The Parisian Life” most directly symbolizes the birth of nationalism through law and governance?
a)
a. The woman’s blank stare
b)
b. The fold of her gown over Mindanao
c)
c. The newspaper referencing the French Revolution
d)
d. Her navel corresponding to the Malolos Constitution
11.
As a researcher applying internal criticism, which question best evaluates Luna’s reliability as an artist-historian?
a)
a. Did Luna have the technical skill to produce art?
b)
b. Was Luna mentally stable throughout his career?
c)
c. Was Luna connected with political movements of his time?
d)
d. Did Luna have financial resources to travel to Europe?
12.
If the woman’s blank stare reflects the nation’s uncertain future, which interpretive method is being applied?
a)
a. Hermeneutics
b)
b. Orthography analysis
c)
c. External criticism of authorship
d)
d. Provenance check
13.
If a community uses oral histories to remember how their ancestors survived volcanic eruptions, which function of local/oral history is highlighted?
a)
a. Filling historical gaps
b)
b. Correcting historical bias
c)
c. Understanding contemporary issues
d)
d. Community engagement and identity
14.
Which is not a characteristic of oral history?
a)
a. Subjective memory may shape narratives.
b)
b. It transmits culture across generations.
c)
c. It records events only through legal documents.
d)
d. It often includes folklore, myths, and personal accounts.
15.
Which feature makes Pigafetta’s journal more reliable than oral tradition in the Mass site debate
a)
a. It was written close to the actual event.
b)
b. It was translated into many languages.
c)
c. It was endorsed by the Church.
d)
d. It mentions Magellan’s death.
16.
Pio Valenzuela gave several conflicting testimonies throughout his life. How should historians treat his accounts?
a)
a. As unreliable and dismiss them completely
b)
b. As oral history requiring cross-checking with other sources
c)
c. As the most authoritative version
d)
d. As political propaganda only
17.
Which aspect of historical method is at play when comparing multiple testimonies of Katipuneros about the Cry?
a)
a. External criticism
b)
b. Internal criticism
c)
c. Archaeological interpretation
d)
d. Silent bias detection
18.
If a historian assumes Izquierdo exaggerated the revolt to justify friar dominance, which type of bias is being uncovered?
a)
a. Silent bias
b)
b. Negative bias
c)
c. Positive bias
d)
d. Factual error
19.
Secondary sources are best described as:
a)
a. A soldier’s personal diary written during the Philippine-American War
b)
b. A piece of pottery made by early Filipinos
c)
c. A historian’s book published in 2015 analyzing the Philippine Revolution
d)
d. The original text of the Malolos Constitution
20.
Which situation shows the use of primary sources?
a)
a. A student reading a biography of Jose Rizal
b)
b. A historian analyzing Rizal’s novels
c)
c. A teacher showing students Rizal’s original Noli Me Tangere manuscript
d)
d. A researcher summarizing various works on Rizal
21.
Statement I: The Cry of Pugad Lawin is often remembered differently because eyewitnesses provided conflicting testimonies.
Statement II: Corroboration is the method historians use to weigh and balance such conflicting accounts.
a)
A. Statement I is correct, while statement II is incorrect
b)
B. Statement I is incorrect, while statement II is correct
c)
C. Both statements are correct
d)
D. Both statements are incorrect
22.
Statement I: Pigafetta’s account is considered a primary source because he directly witnessed events of Magellan’s voyage.
Statement II: Secondary sources include eyewitness journals and letters written during the event itself.
a)
A. Statement I is correct, while statement II is incorrect
b)
B. Statement I is incorrect, while statement II is correct
c)
C. Both statements are correct
d)
D. Both statements are incorrect
23.
Statement I: The Greek word “historia” directly means “past events.”
Statement II: The modern definition of history includes both inquiry and interpretation.
a)
A. Statement I is correct, while statement II is incorrect
b)
B. Statement I is incorrect, while statement II is correct
c)
C. Both statements are correct
d)
D. Both statements are incorrect
24.
Statement I: External criticism primarily concerns the authenticity of documents.
Statement II: Internal criticism concerns the reliability of the author and truth of the content.
a)
A. Statement I is correct, while statement II is incorrect
b)
B. Statement I is incorrect, while statement II is correct
c)
C. Both statements are correct
d)
D. Both statements are incorrect
25.
Statement I: Local history can enrich national narratives by showing grassroots perspectives.
Statement II: Oral history is always rejected because memory is too fragile to serve as evidence.
a)
A. Statement I is correct, while statement II is incorrect
b)
B. Statement I is incorrect, while statement II is correct
c)
C. Both statements are correct
d)
D. Both statements are incorrect
26.
Statement I: Handwriting analysis of Rizal’s alleged Retraction Letter is part of internal criticism.
Statement II: Allegorical interpretation aims to situate texts in their specific cultural and temporal background.
a)
A. Statement I is correct, while statement II is incorrect
b)
B. Statement I is incorrect, while statement II is correct
c)
C. Both statements are correct
d)
D. Both statements are incorrect
27.
Statement I: The Cavite Mutiny shows how colonial powers exaggerated events to justify repression.
Statement II: The Cry of Pugad Lawin demonstrates that history is always remembered without contradictions.
a)
A. Statement I is correct, while statement II is incorrect
b)
B. Statement I is incorrect, while statement II is correct
c)
C. Both statements are correct
d)
D. Both statements are incorrect
28.
Statement I: Internal criticism involves examining orthography to detect anachronisms.
Statement II: External criticism asks whether the author was mentally capable of recording truthfully.
a)
A. Statement I is correct, while statement II is incorrect
b)
B. Statement I is incorrect, while statement II is correct
c)
C. Both statements are correct
d)
D. Both statements are incorrect
29.
Statement I: In evaluating Rizal’s alleged Retraction Letter, handwriting analysis belongs to internal
criticism.
Statement II: Negative bias occurs when a source portrays a subject in a harshly critical way.
a)
A. Statement I is correct, while statement II is incorrect
b)
B. Statement I is incorrect, while statement II is correct
c)
C. Both statements are correct
d)
D. Both statements are incorrect
30.
Statement I: Negative bias occurs when a source portrays a subject in a harshly critical way.
Statement II: Once proven authentic, a document is always free from bias.
a)
A. Statement I is correct, while statement II is incorrect
b)
B. Statement I is incorrect, while statement II is correct
c)
C. Both statements are correct
d)
D. Both statements are incorrect
31.
External Criticism : Authenticity :: Internal Criticism : ______
a)
a. Reliability
b)
b. Forgery
c)
c. Handwriting
d)
d. Anachronism
32.
Primary Source : Pigafetta’s Journal :: Secondary Source : ______
a)
a. Rizal’s El Filibusterismo
b)
b. A textbook about Magellan
c)
c. A relic from Butuan
d)
d. A 1521 cross in Cebu
33.
La Liga Filipina: La Solidaridad :: KKK: ________
a)
a. La Opinion
b)
b. L’Echo de Paris
c)
c. Pingkian
d)
d. Kalayaan
34.
Cry of Pugad Lawin: August 23 :: Cry of Balintawak: _________
a)
a. August 22
b)
b. August 24
c)
c. August 25
d)
d. August 26
35.
Balayan : KalLEBaSa :: Lian : __________
a)
a. Kinuyog
b)
b. Balsa
c)
c. Sugbuan
d)
d. Kambingan
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