Mark Ordinario

BSME 2A

ASSESSMENT TASK 1-1

Instruction: True or False. Write true if the statement is true. Otherwise, write False in the space
provided. ( 10 Pts.)

TRUE 1. History is the study of the past.

TRUE 2. History is as old as Philosophy.

FALSE 3. The word “historia” was derived from “Latin” word.

TRUE 4. Epic is one example of oral tradition.

TRUE 5. Monarch, saints and heroes were the earliest subject of history.

FALSE 6. Post-colonialism is a school of thought that emerged in the earlyninetieth century.

TRUE 7.Annales thinkers believe in the use of common historical subjects.

TRUE 8. One problem of history is the accusation of being written by victors.

TRUE 9. Historians do not derive only from historical sources and evidences.

TRUE 10. Written history is always intended for a certain group of audience.

ASSESSMENT 1-2

Instruction: Write the answer on the following statements. Always start with a capital letter and use only
a single word that corresponds to the answer. (10 Pts.)

1. HERODOTUS The father of History

2. HISTORIA The Greek word that means knowledge acquired through investigation.

3. LAUNTO The surname of the author who said that historical sources that were not written were just
as valid with those which were written.

4. HISTOGRAPHY The theory and history of historical writing.

5. POSITIVISM The school of thought that relies on empirical and observable evidences.

6. ANNALES The school of history that is concerned with social history.

7. POST COLONIALThe history that is a reaction and an alternative to the colonial history that colonial
powers created and taught to their subjects.

8. FRANCE The country where Annales School of History originated.

9. AUGUSTE COMTE The father of the School of Positivism.

10.DOBLE The surname of your online teacher in History. (You need to remember my Name).
ASSESSMENT 1-3

Instruction: Using a particular era in Philippine History, write a short essay using the concept of post-
colonialism. You may use other historical sources aside from our module. Use the vacant space provided
below. You may add extra sheet of paper but limited to one. (10 Pts.)

Post-Colonial era after the American colonization of the Philippines.

The Treaty of Paris, which was signed in 1898 after the United States waged war on Spain, saw the
Spanish surrender the Philippine islands in exchange for $20,000,000. The Spanish have controlled the
Philippines for about 333 years. There were some disputes between the United States and the
Philippines in the first years. However, they came together and joined forces to fight alongside the
Americans in World War I. The United States remained to control the Philippines after World War I, and
over time their ties improved significantly. The Tydings/McDuffie Law, which was adopted in 1934,
declared the Philippines a U.S. commonwealth. The Philippines will have 10 years to get ready for full
independence, as approved by the US. But that promise was not kept until 1946 due to WWII and the
Japanese invasion of the Philippines. On July 4, 1946, the Philippines were proclaimed an independent
country by the United States.

The Filipinos gained the freedom to practice whichever religion they choose after the United States
acquired control of the country. (The Catholic church was established as the state religion and was
strictly enforced during the Spanish era.) As a result of this newly discovered religious freedom, several
other churches besides Catholicism emerged.

The Filipino first heard about free education from Americans. Even teachers from the United States
were sent to help build schools so that Filipino children may receive a free education. These educators
collectively went themselves the moniker "Thomasites," after the boat they arrived on, the Thomas.

The teachers would speak English at this time because English was starting to be introduced in the
classrooms. The majority of Filipinos still inevitably include English words in their speech. "Taglish" has
genuinely assimilated into the society. In actuality, English is currently the second official language. The
English language has influenced the Tagalog language greatly. Even though they are frequently
pronounced similarly, the dictionary spelling is Filipino-ized.