READINGS IN PHILIPPINE HISTORY

1.A category of primary source which presents visual documents published or made by an
eyewitness or the participant.
A.Written Sources
B.Images
C.Artifacts
D.Oral Testimonies

2.It determines the genuineness of the source.

A.Corroboration
B.Semantics
C.Hermeneutics
D.Provenance

3.It is a material made by man that describes what culture he belongs to.
A.Artifact
B.Fossil Remains
C.Chronicles
D.Memoirs

4.Which of the following statements is the mantra of positivism in history?

A.History is always objective
B.History is subjective depending on the historian.
C.No document no history
D.History is all about mainstream history.

5. After the voyage of Ferdinand Magellan, which of these historical events came next?

A.The coming of the Portuguese to the Philippines

B.the Spanish colonization of the Philippines
C.The uprising of Filipinos against Spain
D.The early resistance of Filipinos

9. What is the primary purpose of content analysis in the study of primary sources in Philippine
history?
A.To evaluate the reliability of the source
B.To analyze the artistic elements of the source
C.To determine the historical context of the source
D.To identify the author's personal opinions

10. Which of the following best describes a primary source in Philippine history?
A.A secondary account written by a historian
B.A textbook summarizing historical events
C.A diary entry written by a person during the period being studied
D.A newspaper article written years after the event took place

11.___________ is derived from the Greek wordhistoriawhich means learning by inquiry.

A.History
B.Factual history
C.Speculative
D.Historians.

12. ___________ presents readers the plain and basic information that took place.
A.History
B.Factual history
C.Speculative History
D. Historians

13.The main actor in the development of History

A.Document
B.Fossils
C.People
D.Sources

14.It is usually defined as first-hand information or data that is generated by witnesses or

participants in past events
A.Primary Source
B.Resources
C.Secondary Source
D.None of the choices

15. Why is studying history important?

A.It helps us understand the present and make informed decisions
B.It provides entertainment and amusement
C.It allows us to predict future events accurately
D.It helps us create fictional narratives

16. Why is it important to evaluate the reliability of sources in history?

A.Some sources may contain biased or inaccurate information.
B. Reliable sources are more expensive to access.
C.Evaluating sources helps historians find more primary sources.
D.Historians have a duty to criticize and challenge every source.

17.In historical analysis, why is the main idea of the text said to be useless without specific
information or supporting details?

A.The readers will know what a document is about, but without 100% accuracy.
B.The main idea will not be accepted as a truth without supporting details; it will remain a
claim.
C.The main idea of the text is said to be the controlling or primary idea of the document.
D.The readers will deny the importance of the correlation between the main idea and the
supporting details.

18. Which of the following is NOT true about a controversy or a controversial issue?

A.There is at least two opposing sides to a controversial issue.

B.There is a manifestation of mutual assent by two or more persons to one another.
C.A controversy generally results to disagreements or disputes about a matter of conflicting
opinions.
D.There is a great amount of interest in the controversial issue.

19.Geographically speaking, where is Limasawa in relation to Leyte?

A.At the northernmost tip of the larger island of Leyte
B.At the southernmost tip of the larger island of Leyte
C.At the westernmost tip of the larger island of Leyte
A.At the easternmost tip of the larger island of Leyte

20.The First Philippine Mass marks what significance in Philippine history?

A.The start of Roman Catholicism in the Philippines
B.The centralization of power in the government
C.The start of the secularization movement in churches
D.The start of Spanish-Filipino friendship
21. ___________ presents readers the information that go beyond the facts, a speculation on
the cause and effect of an event.
A.History
B.Factual history
C.Speculative History
D.Historians

22.The traditional method in doing historical research that focus on gathering of documents
from different libraries and archives, and a practice of historical writing.
A.History
B.Research
C.Histography
D.Historiography

23. An important element of historical method.

A.History Goal
B.Verisimilitude
C.Historical Method
D.Historical Analysis

24.Created to serve as records, these describe an event, a property exchange, speeches and
commentaries.
A.Testimonies of Witnesses
B. Narrative or Literature
C.Diplomatic Sources
D.Social Documents

25.These materials are important; they are usually told in tales or sagas of ancient people.
A.Material Evidence
B.Oral Evidence
C.Primary Sources
D.Secondary Source

26. Which of the following is an example of external criticism?

A.Analyzing the language and style of a historical document
B.Evaluating the author's qualifications and expertise
C.Comparing conflicting accounts of an event from different sources
D.Examining the historical context in which a source was created

27. Which of the following is an example of internal criticism?

A.Analyzing the language and style of a historical document
B.Evaluating the author's qualifications and expertise
C.Comparing conflicting accounts of an event from different sources
D.Examining the historical context in which a source was created

28.Which of these is NOT a result of only using written records in studying history?
A.Our understanding of history will be biased and incomplete.
B.Only popular people will be the focus of history.
C.History will be comprehensive and complete, spanning past, present, and future.
D.Other civilizations that do not keep record or loss their records will be excluded.

29.What quality must a source have for it to be considered as a primary source?

A.That the source must be written in nature.
B.That the source summarizes, collects, or repackages other existing sources.
C.That the source explains or adds to the known knowledge of a certain subject or time period.
D.That the source must be contemporaneous to the subject or time period being studied.

30.David analyzed a written document and found out that there are several related reasons that
led to the current situation of the Philippines with regard to the battle against COVID-19. What
component of effective historical thinking did David most likely exercise as he read the
document?
A.Sensitivity to multiple causations.
B.Sensitivity to context.
C.Awareness of the interplay of continuity and change in human affairs.
D.Awareness of the existence of the superstructure and substructure in society.

31.Once a historian examines the quality of the paper, the ink and words used in the material,
the historian is performing what?
A.Examination
B.Internal examination
C.Data Gathering
D.External examination

32.Which of the following does NOT describe secondary sources?

A.Those sources which were produced by an author who used primary sources to produce the
material.
B.Those historical sources which studied a certain historical subject.
C.Those sources produced at the same time as the event, period, or subject being studied.
D.Those sources which were produced by the author to be useful in writing and learning
history.

33.In an archaeological dig site, which is said to have belonged to the Sumerian people, Ryan
found a small jar that contains incense. Such an object can be classified under what category?
A.Written statement
B.Image
C.Artifact
D.Oral testimony

33.Ryan found the diary of his friend Anna and discovered that she had a crush on him. Such a
document can be classified as what type of source?
A.Fossil
B.Manuscript
C.Witness
D.Published material

34. The analysis and judgment of something or someone that develops a historian’s perspective
and understanding of the past.
A. Historical Method
B. Historical Criticism
C. Historical Sources
D. Historical Research

35.March 17, 1521 is considered as the re-discovery of the Philippines. What significant event
happened on March 31, 1521?

A.The blood compact between Rajah Humabon and Ferdinand Magellan.

B.The feast of Saint Lazarus.
C.The first mass on Philippine soil.
D.The mass baptism of natives in Cebu.
36.Which of these can be attributed to Juan Sebastian del Cano?
A.He led the Spaniards in the battle of Mactan.
B.He led the Sanduguan (blood compact) between Ferdinand Magellan and Rajah Humabon.
C.He led Victoria on its way back home to Spain.
D.He led the first mass.

37. What was the significance of the Cavite Mutiny in the Philippine history?
A.It marked the beginning of the Philippine Revolution.
B.It led to the signing of the Treaty of Paris.
C.It resulted in the establishment of the First Philippine Republic.
D.It ended Spanish colonization in the Philippines.

38. What was the main objective of the Cry of Balintawak or Pugad Lawin?
A.To demand reforms from the Spanish government
B. To declare independence from Spanish rule
C.To negotiate with Spanish authorities
D.To seek assistance from foreign power

39.Which of the following constitutions established the first republican government in the
Philippines?
A.1899 (Malolos) Constitution
B.1935 (Commonwealth) Constitution
C.1972 (Martial Law) Constitution
D.1987 Constitution

40.The Philippines gained independence from the United States on:

A.June 12, 1898
B.July 4, 1946
C.September 21, 1972
D.February 25, 1986

41. The term "Manila Galleon Trade" refers to the trade route between Manila and:
A.Acapulco, Mexico
B. Hong Kong
C.Tokyo, Japan
D.Amsterdam, Netherlands

42.In an archaeological dig site, which is said to have belonged to the Sumerian people, Ryan
found a small jar that contains incense. Such an object can be classified under what category?
A.Written statement
B.Image
C.Artifact
D.Oral testimony

43.Ryan found the diary of his friend Anna and discovered that she had a crush on him. Such a
document can be classified as what type of source?
A.Fossil
B.Manuscript
C.Witness
D.Published material

44. What is external criticism?

A.An evaluation of the credibility and authenticity of a source
B.An analysis of the underlying assumptions and biases within a source
C.A comparison of multiple sources to identify inconsistencies or contradictions
D.A study of the social and historical context in which a source was produced.

45.What is internal criticism?

A.An evaluation of the credibility and authenticity of a source
B.An analysis of the underlying assumptions and biases within a source
C.A comparison of multiple sources to identify inconsistencies or contradictions
D.A study of the social and historical context in which a source was produced.

46.The evidence that "Mazaua" is close to three islands to the west and southwest supports
what place as the site of the first mass?
A.Limasawa
B.Mactan
C.Homonhon
D.Bohol

47.The first wooden watercraft excavated in Southeast Asia. It is a major settlement in early
Spanish times.
A.Casco
B.Caravel
C.Vinta
D.Balanghai

48.He was a young Italian nobleman who had joined the expedition and a good servant and
assistant to Ferdinand Magellan during the expedition in Seville, Spain.
A.Antonio Pigafetta
B.Francisco Albo
C.Pedro Valderrama
D.Sebastian El Cano

49.A historian wishes to study the Commonwealth Constitution Convention of 1935, he can
make use of the minutes of the meetings of the convention, newspaper clippings, Philippine
Commission reports of the U.S. Commissioners, records of the convention, draft of the
Constitution, photographs, and even the eyewitness accounts of the convention.
A.Source
B.Interview
C.Primary Source
D.Historical Resources

50.One wishes to study about the psychological effects of World War II to the Filipinos during
the Japanese Occupation, he can make use of books or articles published after the war
A.Secondary Source
B.Interview
C.Primary Source
D.Historical