Chapter 1 Activity 1

PART I

A. What is history? 5 pts

- History is a field of study that documents and interprets events in the past. It is also a narrative of a
person's or a group's past based on written records and historical data.

B. Compare and contrast the traditional understanding of history from a new method of understanding
history. 10 pts
- A traditional approach of understanding written history, on either hand, makes use of a variety of
sources, such as oral interviews, government reports, newspaper articles, letters, diaries, and
personal files. It is often written in the third person, with a scholarly tone and analytical approach. Oral
history is an important component of traditional history because it may add a personal touch to a
broader topic. While the new way of comprehending history searches online digital collections for
digital primary source materials as well as physical primary source materials, such as an archive or
special collections library that includes items relevant to your work.

C. Compare and contrast History from Historiography. 6 pts

- History is the event, period, study of the past, for example, when you study history, you are
studying previous occurrences. Historiography is the study of how history was written, who wrote it,
and what factors influenced or how it was written, example in historiography is when you are studying
the shifting interpretations of past events in the works of a famous historian.

D. Give the importance of history. 5 pts

- History is important to study because it helps us all understand ourselves and the world around us.
There is a history of every field and topic, from medicine, to music, to art. History teaches us how
prior civilizations, systems, ideologies, governments, cultures, and technologies were formed, how
they functioned, and how they changed. The rich history of the world allows us to construct a
thorough picture of where we are today.
Increasing our understanding of history helps us develop our knowledge of all of these distinct areas
of existence. We may learn about the foundations that many civilizations were based on, including
cultures and people that are distinct from their own.

E. Give the types of sources of history and differentiate them.12 pts

-Primary sources are documents or artifacts made by a witness or participant in an event. They
might be first-hand testimony or evidence gathered during the time period you are researching.
Diaries, letters, interviews, oral histories, pictures, newspaper articles, government papers, poetry,
novels, plays, and music are all part of the collection. The gathering and analysis of original sources
is essential in historical study.
-Secondary sources investigate an academic subject and frequently rely on primary sources as
proof. It covers books and articles on a specific theme. They may include source lists, i.e.
bibliographies, which may link you to more primary or secondary sources.

F. What are internal and external criticisms and give their description. 8 pts
-External criticism is the process of determining the authenticity of evidence by assessing its
physical characteristics, compatibility with historical characteristics of the period when it was made,
and the materials utilized for the evidence. Internal criticism examines the authenticity of the
evidence. It considers the source's content as well as the circumstances surrounding its creation.

G. What is the role of the Historians? 5 pts

-Historians use the historical method to gather and assess material from a wide range of primary
sources in order to answer questions about historical events. They frequently write papers to explain
the significance of their discoveries, relating the relevance and usefulness of fresh discoveries to
current culture.

PART II. Answer Directly the questions 1-5 from the book pp 8-9 and give the reason or support of
your answers. 10 pts
1) The photograph is a Primary source because it is an artifact and evidence created by a witness
of the event.
2) The book is a Secondary source because it uses primary sources as evidence.
3) The textbook is a Tertiary source because it uses secondary sources as evidence.
4) The sculpture is a Primary source because it is an artifact created by a participant of an event.
5) The travel brochure is a Secondary source because it is based on multiple primary sources..

PART III. Make an autobiography or a history about yourself. 12 pts

When I considered writing my life story. I asked myself, What in my life is worth talking about? But
then I sat down and jotted down some details: My life does not appear to be as bleak as I had first
imagined. My name is Jan Niña Garay and my life began on January 20,2002 In Dr. Uy hospital,
where I was delivered at 8:00 in the morning to my mother, Ma.Era Garay. That time of the year is the
feast day of Senior Santo Niño, which is why my mother, named me after a saint. My dad John Garay
wasn’t there because he is working abroad for the first time and this is his first week at work. Since
then, my mother has adjusted to life with my father being an OFW. I am the youngest of 4 siblings,
but unfortunately, my older brother died. As I grew up, my life changed at each milestone In a person
life. I had a rough and very fun childhood. In the present we are still residing in Iligan City (City of
majestic waterfalls) and I am a first year Bachelor of Science in Nursing student. One fact about me is
that I grew living near the ocean and whenever I feel bad about things , I just engaged my self to the
ocean breeze and feel relaxed after a few minutes. It helps me mentally heal and think rationally. My
most memorable years were spent as an SPA student specializing in dancing.Not to brag, but in my
previous school and junior years, I participated in and had experienced many contest both inside and
outside the school, Diyandi Festival in 2017, Danztrack in 2018, Regional festival of talents in 2018.
It was my most memorable years since for me it is all about making memories and who I am making
with. I also gain profit from dance and arts. My life was filled with more great memories than the bad ,
even though we are having a financial problem because of COVID-19, My parents never once, made
it seem that way because they make sure we have food to eat, water to drink, and clean clothes to
wear. They even supported me with my decision, taking up BSN as my course. I was hesitant at first
but they want me to take the course and I took that leap of faith and the rest is still writing its story.