Republic of the Philippines

Region V-Bicol
San Jose Community College
San Jose, Malilipot,Albay

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION IN READINGS IN PHILIPPINE HISTORY

Name:____________________________Course & Block:_______________ Date:_____________Score:______

"I would prefer even to fail with honor than to win by cheating"
-Sophocles

General Instruction: Read and understand all the questions before you write your answers.

Test I: INSTRUCTION. The following statements are all about history, independent source and source
criticism. Write "TRUE" if the statement is correct. "FALSE" if the statement is incorrect.

_________1. History is primarily based on person's imagination.

_________2. History is constant and it does not change as time goes by.
_________3. History is the reconstruction of the past.
_________4. History is the interpretative and imaginative study of surviving records of the past.
_________5.History is dynamic and ever-changing.
_________6. Narratives are more credible sources than Relics.
_________7. If it can be demonstrated that the witness or source has no direct interest in creating bias then
the credibility of the message decreases.
_________8.If a number of independent sources contain the same message, the credibility of the message
strongly increases.
_________9.When two sources disagree on a particular point, the historian will prefer the source with most
"authority" that is the source created by the expert or by the eyewitness.
_________10. When two sources disagree and there is no other means of evaluation, the historians take the
source which benefit the best interest of the historian.

Test II. INSTRUCTION. The following statements are all about Sources. Write "PS" if the Underlined word(s) in
the statement is a "Primary Source" and "SS" if "Secondary Source".

1.________Clia bought a book "Readings in Philippines History" from Rex Bookstore because it was
recommended by a Friend, Kia. Upon. reading, she encounter the First Voyage around the World by Antonio
Pigafetta and was amaze of the Pre-hispanic Filipino culture.

2.________Jan was required to visit the Museo de Iloilo and write an analysis about his visit. Unfortunately, he
did not but preferred to watch photos on google in order for him to have some grasps of what is inside the said
Museum and, luckily, he managed to write a paper. Upon submitting, the teacher noticed that most of his
sources were taken from Wikipedia.

3._________Igor, a devoted advocate of Guimbal's hablon making, as the first in Panay, and Amina, an
advocate of Arevalo as the first, contrary to what Igor claimed, went to Museo de Iloilo and saw a lot of
artifacts. But what catches their attention was Ancient Hablon-Making Tool in which Igor and Amina debating
where it came from "in Arevalo or in Guimbal?" They did not reconcile as to origin of the thing.
4. ________Maeryll saw the Katana in Museo de Iloilo which was donated by Late Col. Romero S. Fernandez.
She was amazed of the beauty of Katana and how do they built this thin but sharp blade capable of slicing
objects into halves. She learned that the Katana was part of the remnant of Japanese Occupation here in the
Philippines.

5. ________Caren, Kiarra, Julie Ann, Jessica and Ryan went to Museo De Iloilo, a place where cultural and
historical artifacts, fossils, and remnants of Panay can be found that showcase Ilonggo's Identity but there is
one thing catches their attention the Mickey Mouse Money. A currency used by Filipinos during the Japanese
Occupation in the Philippines.

6. ________Rey explored the library of the University of San Agustin. He wanted to study the history of Iloilo
during the 19th Century. In one of the books, he find an old photograph of woman in front of Molo Church,
clipped the pages. At the back of the photograph was a good handwriting that says: "Molo, Iloilo City. 26 de
julio 1818-fiesta de Santa And".

7. ________It was Rhea's first day as a first year of college in University of San Agustin. Her excitement made
her come to class unusually early and she found their classroom empty. She explored the classroom and sat at
the teacher's table. She looked at the table drawer and saw a book entitled B.G. Underground Tale: The journey
of Mark Igor and the First Quarter Storm Generation. She started reading the book and realized that it was a
biography of a student leader turned political activist during the time of Ferdinand Marcos. The author used
interviews with friends and family of Igor, and other primary documents related to his works and life.

8. _________Jimilyn is a new teacher in University of San Agustin in Iloilo City. Her colleagues give her the new
textbook that she ought to use in class. Before the class started, Jimilyn studied the Textbook carefully. She
noticed that the author used works by other historians in writing the book. She saw that the bibliography
included Francaes Louie's "The Revolt of the Sakadas" and "The Negros Years". She also saw that the author
used Joylyn and Jessica's "Working Students of San Agustin" and many others

9. ________Andrea visited Mindanao for a few months to see her relatives who lived there for decades. Her
uncle brought her on tours around South Cotabato. Andrea visited the Field Museum of Natural History where
a golden image of woman caught her eye. Andrea looked closer and read that the image was called "The
Golden Tara". It was originated in Agusan Del Sur and was bought by the Museum in 1922. It was believed was
created before the arrival of the Spaniards in the Philippines.

10.________ Juanis loved to travel around the country. He likes bring with him a travel brochure that informs
him of the different sites worth visiting in the area. His travel brochure was usually produced by the tourism
department of the province. It shows picture of destinations visited by tourists and basic information about
place like that origin of the name, the historical significance of the place, and some other information acquired
by the office's researchers and writers.

Test III. INSTRUCTION: The following statements are all about Primary source. Answer it in at least in 3
sentences with at least 20 words in each sentence (3 pts each.).

1. It was 7:30 in the morning. Jeremy and Jhon were attending the Flag Ceremony of the City Gov't. Suddenly,
Albuera City Mayor Halili was lying and bleeding in the ground and it was personally witnessed by Jeremy and
Jhon. At 6pm, Jeremy and Jhon discussed the assassination and both concluded that Mayor Halili was
assassinated using a Sniper and was drug-related Killings. Both Jeremy and Jhon can be an Independent Source?
Why?
2. In 2016, Davao Death Squad issue was discussed in the house of Senate in aid of legislation. Here comes
Maeryll witnessing in the front of the Senator that there is such thing as Davao Death Squad which she took the
information from her most trusted and reliable friend, Jedyza. Was Macryll an Independent Source? Why?

3. Daniel Tirona personally witnessed the Tejeros Conventions where Emilio Aguinaldo was elected as President
but was anulled by the Supremo - Andres Bonifacio because Tirona questioned the Educational Attainment of
the Supremo when he was elected as Director of Interior. Daniel Tirona has direct interest over the said event.
Was Daniel Tirona an independent source? Why

TEST IV. Enumerate the 6 C’s of Analyzing Primary Source and Explain them briefly. (2 points each).

2. In 2016, Davao Death Squad issue was discussed in the house of Senate in aid of legislation. Here comes
Maeryll witnessing in the front of the Senator that there is such thing as Davao Death Squad which she took the
information from her most trusted and reliable friend, Jedyza. Was Macryll an Independent Source? Why?

3. Daniel Tirona personally witnessed the Tejeros Conventions where Emilio Aguinaldo was elected as President
but was anulled by the Supremo - Andres Bonifacio because Tirona questioned the Educational Attainment of
the Supremo when he was elected as Director of Interior. Daniel Tirona has direct interest over the said event.
Was Daniel Tirona an independent source? Why

TEST IV. Enumerate the 6 C’s of Analyzing Primary Source and Explain them briefly. (2 points each).