1. Why is history so important to mankind? 10 pts.

(5-10 sentences)

Through the study of history, we were able to distinguish how the past societies, systems, ideologies,
governments, cultures and technologies were built, how they operated, and how they have changed. It
tells us the great deeds of our heroes that fought against the oppressive conqueror, mainly in the history
of the Philippines. It also shows us what are the things that went wrong in the past that lead to a fall of a
particular group of people or a country itself, by knowing these, it helps us learn from the past mistakes
and make a these as a lesson of what we should have done instead. In summary, history shows us the
relevant occurrence in our past that helps us become what we are today.

2. How is reading primary sources so relevant to society now? 10 pts (5-10 sentences)

In this time and age, age of technology, misinformation has been common throughout the world of the
internet. Any information that you want to share or any information that is available in the internet can
spread nationwide or even worldwide in just a span of couple of minutes or hour. Technology is being
use intentionally to sort of brainwash the people by spreading false information and get the interest of
masses in favor of them. Most of the information that we see through the internet that is about the past
events are either revised or fabricated. Primary sources on the other hand, are the documents that
provides firsthand testimony or of the people who actually experiences them at that past. Reading
primary sources can help the people to become aware of the truth regarding our history.

3. Elaborate the importance of:

a. Authenticity of Sources 5 pts. (3-5 sentences)

When a source is authentic, we can say that it is true to its mission and purpose which is to give factual
information to the people. Authenticity is needed for ensuring accuracy or correctness, It is necessary to
make sure that whatever information that is written is the most accurate. The power that authenticity
give, in whatever it is that you do, is that it leaves no questions unanswered. The masses will know
where the source stands, what is important, and what his information are made of.

b. Credibility of a writer 5 pts. (3-5 sentences)

Being a credible writer means that the information that comes from that particular person is
trustworthy and based on facts. Discerning the credibility of a text helps minimize the spread of false
information. In literature or in any kind of field, we cannot claim that the information coming from
someone if we cannot prove his/her credibility.
1. Write, in 5-10 sentences, a Personal Essay on the Relevance of the Rizal Law in the Education of the
Filipino. 10 PTS.

As time goes by, most of the Filipino especially the younger generation, overlook the heroic deeds of our
national heroes in order to attain the freedom that we have today. Some of the Filipinos including
myself have become fond of the culture of the neighboring countries. And because of that, numerous
Filipino says that, they would rather be born as a citizen of another country but the Philippines. Rizal law
can help us, younger generation, increase our sense of nationalism in this time of an identity crisis that
we’re facing. It would show us the sacrifices made by the people in the past in order to obtain this
freedom that we have today against the oppressor.

2. In at least 10 sentences, Is Rizal really good for the youth? And why is it that some think that there is
harm in learning his life and works especially the Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo? 20 pts.

Rizal once dedicated one of his poems to the Filipino youths, not only for the youths of his time or the
generation after them but to all Filipino youths of the past, present, and for future. Rizal wants to
remind the Filipino and its future leaders that they are the future of the Philippines. Youth these days
does not seem to reach the expectation of Rizal. Nonetheless, we cannot deny that the younger
generation of the Filipino are still the future of this country even if they cannot achieve the ideals of
Rizal. In my opinion, Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo has a good impact not only in the life of the
people in past, but also to the people in present. I could say that the ones who think that there are harm
in learning in the life of Rizal, and his works especially the Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, are the
one who is afraid to his power over something. In Rizal’s novel, the society is urged to open its eyes to
reality and rebel against the Spanish government for its oppression and abuse. It urges the Filipino to
say what they have in mind, to fight for their freedom, and to stand with their right. If Filipinos were to
forget this, I can say that it is only a matter of time before we lose our freedom again against the
oppressor.