Activity 1

A. Identification: Identify the following italicized source of historical information whether it is a

Primary Source or Secondary Source. Write your answer on the given space.

Primary Source 1. The Old canyons in Corregidor Island are evidence of Filipino bravery during the
World War II.
Secondary Source 2. The biography of Jose P. Rizal authored by Gregorio F. Zaide is a source of
information about the life and works of our national hero.
Secondary Source 3. The replica of “Lolong” in the national museum is a source of information about
saltwater crocodiles in the Philippines.
Primary Source 4. Campaign jingles give the voters information about the political platforms of the
candidates in both local and national government.
Secondary Source 5. The documentary films about the “Oplan Tokhang” aired in many international
news agencies are a source of information about Pres. Rodrigo R. Duterte’s drug on war.
Primary Source 6. The “Spoliarium” is evidence about the artistry of Juan Luna.
Secondary Source 7. “I- Witness” which is one of the premier news and current affair shows in GMA 7
provides information about social issues in the Philippines.
Secondary Source 8. The speech of Juan Ponce Enrile during the impeachment is a source of information
about the case filed against former Chief Justice Renato Corona.
Secondary Source 9. Coins from the Central Bank of the Philippines are sources of information about
Philippine heroes.
Secondary Source 10. The “Motto Stella” which is the monument of Dr. Jose P. Rizal is a source of
relevant information about his life and heroism.
B. Venn Diagram. Using the diagram below discuss the similarities and differences between Internal
and External Criticism.

External Criticism.
Similarities
- Refers to the
- Any source primary resources
Internal Criticism material collected about when,
should be written, where
- Refers to the subjected to both when in written,
accuracy of the external and why one it survives,
contents within a internal criticism. who was the real
document. author, meaning of
- The authenticity context.
- Refers to what the of the evidence is - Refers to the
document says. determined by legitimacy or
external criticism, authenticity of the
- Refers to the whereas credibility document that a
secondary account is established by researcher uses in a
questioning about internal criticism. historical study.
why was written, - Refers to or
literal meaning, -They both criticize identify the
internal consistency. (to consider the genuineness of a
merits and document. (involves
demerits of and authorship and
judge accordingly. textual
"Evaluate") circumstances
"time, place,
purpose).

*source: Readings in Philippine History by Delos Santos, R.,et.al