Kyra Mae D.

Amparo Readings in Philippine History

BSOA-1B

1. Discuss the meaning of History

- History is the study of the past events, particularly in human affairs. The study of history
helps us to understand the present and predict the future. History promotes patriotism
and enhances responsible citizenships.
2. Discuss the primary sources and secondary sources of history. Give atleast 2 examples of
primary and secondary source.
- The primary sources is the original source of information about the topic. They are the
most direct evidence of a time or event, because they were created by people or things
that were there at the time or event.. These sources have not been modified by
interpretation and offer original thought or new information. While the secondary
sources is the one that was created by someone who did not participate in the events.
- The example of primary sources are manuscript and journals. The example of secondary
sources are textbooks and biographies.
3. Discuss the difference of fossils and artifacts
- Fossils are the living things such as plants, animals and people. Whereas the artifacts is
thea thing made by people.