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Are you a Filipino?

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Who is the first president of the

Philippines?

Emilio Aguinaldo
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Who killed Magellan?

Lapu-lapu
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Who is the founder of KKK?

Andres Bonifacio
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What is considered the earliest

form of writing in the
Philippines?

Baybayin
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Name of the oldest Philippine

city

Cebu
 MEANING AND
◤ RELEVANCE OF
HISTORY
BY JAYSON CARL C. ESMASIN
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SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS!

What is the essence of

studying history?
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

▪ Definition of History
▪ Importance of History
▪ Relevance of History
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1
Definition of History
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DEFINITION OF HISTORY

According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary

▪ a branch of knowledge that records
and explains past events
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DEFINITION OF HISTORY

According to Cambridge Dictionaries Online

▪ the study of or a record of past events
considered together, especially events
of a particular period, country, or
subject
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DEFINITION OF HISTORY IN THE
PHILIPPINES

▪ Yesterday of Mankind
▪ Record of the Past
▪ The Story of All Filipinos
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2
Importance of History
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WHY DO WE STUDY HISTORY?

▪ To know more about the roots of our current culture
▪ To learn about the mistakes of those who have gone
before us.
▪ To learn about human nature in general by looking at
trends that repeat through history
▪ To learn historical facts
▪ To learn about how different factors shape society
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We study history to
learn about who we
are—both our past and
our present.
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3
Relevance of History
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RELEVANCE TO LIFE
▪ You will develop an appreciation of the society in
which you live and of other societies, past and
present
▪ You will also develop a greater awareness of your
own identity and traditions
▪ You will learn more about the particular role of
women in shaping the past
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RELEVANCE TO CAREER

People who study history can develop:

▪ Independent thinking

▪ Open-mindedness

▪ Objective

▪ Discipline
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RELEVANCE TO SKILLS

Studying history can greatly improve:

▪ Communication skills

▪ ICT skills

▪ Analytical skills

▪ Research skills