Ang RPH Activities

Veronica Shairra Ang

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Encircle the letter of your choice

1. These are original historical sources.
a. static sources c.primary sources
b. descriptive sources d.interpretative sources
2. This evidence is considered as material evidence.
a.recording c.diaries
b.archaeological d.diplomatic sources
3. Historians consider these sources as document/record and existing legal situation
as the best source.
a.relic c.oral sources
b.remains d.diplomatic sources
4. The thirt part of diplomatic source. The attestation of those responsible for the
document, which may be the author, writer, counter signer, principal parties
involved, and witnesses to the enactment or the subscription.
a.eschatocol c.content
b.protocol d.negotiable
5. These historical sources are materials by nature
a. unwritten sources c.written sources
b.reliable sources d. tattoo
6. A product of record keeping of a bureau, which contains information.
a.minutes c.formulas
b.social document d.content
7. This is an example of primary source.
a. newspaper c. painting
b. electronic data d. tape recorder
8. What is the historical tract typically composed to inform contemporaries or
succeeding generations.
a.narrative c.juridical tracts
b.literature d.scientific tract
9.These are materials made by people long after the events being described had
taken place.
a.primary source c. scientific source
b.diplomatic source d.secondary source
10.Which is not an example of a primary source?
a. biographies c.a birth certificate
c. letters d.a photograph
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Give a concise explanation/discussion on the following items.
1. What are the benefits of using primary source?

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2. Do you affirm that primary sources are superior to secondary sources?

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3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of accessing secondary sources?

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Identify what is being described in the following items.

___________1. It determines the authenticity of the source.
___________2. This is considered as hoax or misrepresentation from the genuine
document.
___________3. It is a dictionary of biography that gives examples of handwriting.
___________4. It is a historical seal that has been subject of special study of experts.
___________5. This means that the historical texts are primitive and historical contect
in the primitive sense.
___________6. This criticism deals with more important matters that the external form.
___________7. This refers to the time/century when Historical criticism was properly
formed.
___________8. It determines the historicity of the facts contained in the document.
___________9. This refers to the time/century when historical typewriting was
invented.
___________10. This refers to the era when historical forgery was not knows.
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1. What is historical criticism?
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2. Discuss the importance of historical criticism.

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3. Do you believe that writing history is subjective? Why? Explain.

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4. How can the writings of history be objective? Explain.

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A. Identify/define the following terms.

1. History
2. History Writing
3. Verisimilitude
4. Historiography
5. Historical analysis
6. Paleography
7. Diplomatics
8. Sigilography
9. Historical criticism
10. Test of authenticity
B. Distinguish between primary and secondary sources of historical data. Give
at lest 11 examples under each category
Primary Sources Secondary sources of historical data
Examples of primary sources Examples of secondary sources
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A. Write true if the statement is correct, otherwise, write false.
_____________1. The Tagalogs believe in the other life, mortality, and the place of
anguish called Casanaan.
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their first monthly courses was for the to be ale to bear children and keep a lifetime
marriage.
_______________3. The Tagalog alipin was a categorized into aliping saguiguiir who
claims priviliges and the aliping namamahay who can be sold.
________________4. The lands on the tinguers were divided among the barangat people.
________________5. Other that the sun and the moon, the Tagalogs had one idol
worshipped, which they called Badhala, a title that signifiy “benevolence”.
B. Identify what is being described in the following items.
_________________1. He is the author of the document entitled “Custom of the Tagalogs”
_________________2. It is the term used to refer the political unit established by the
Tagalogs.
_________________3. It is the term used to refer the person who has the authority to
establish control over his people.
__________________4. It is the punishment imposed on insult of the dato’s daughter and
witchcraft.
___________________5. It is the term used to refer to the priest, either man or woman
who held honorable office.

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1. What is the physical nature of the document(letter, report, etc.)? What are
the major premises presented about the Tagalog in Luzon?
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2. What was the author’s main argument? What was her trying to say about the
customs of the Tagalog?
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3. What do you know about the author like his nationality, occupation, and/or
political? Does any of these, matter? Why?
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4. What was the author’s purpose of writing the document?
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5. What is the important connection of the document to your recognition and
appreciations of the Tagalog customs?
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1. Mind Mapping. Create a mind map of the important concepts on the
following:
a. Political organization
b. Economic Organization
c. Cultural Practices and Traditions

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Give what is being asked in the following items.
__________1. It refers to the person who is quoted as the president turned – dictator,
traitor to his oath, and the one who slow down the Congress.
__________2. It refer to the institution where there is protection of the Bill of rights,
independence of the judiciary, Congress, and attacks by lies.
__________3. It refers to the home of democracy mentioned in Cory Aquino’s speech.
__________4. It refers to the American poet mentioned in the speech who described
that democracy must be defended from arms and attacks by lies.
__________5. It refers to the date mentioned in the speech when an election was called
for the country’s head of State and government.
__________6. It refers to the complete name of the elected vice President of the
Philippines during Corazon Aquino’s administration.
__________7. It refers to how absolute power was swept away and democracy rebuilt
by full constitutional restoration.
___________8. It refers to the specific and important idea that according to Corazon
Aquino the Filipino people must be free from.
___________9. It refers to the challenge faced by the Filipino people which according to
Corazon Aquino it is the factor that feeds on economic deterioration.
____________10. It refers to the figure on the export earnings of the country, which
according to Corazon Aquino went only to pay the interest on the debt which the
Filipinos never benefitted.

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Give a explanation /discussion on the following items
1. What can you say about the line in the speech of Corazon Aquino “… and so
began the revolution that has brought me to democracy’s most famous home,
the Congress of the United States”? Which concept in this line is important to
you? Why?
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2. What did Corazon Aquino mention in her speech pertaining to the aspiration
of the Filipino people? What are the specific lines for this? What do you feel
about these lines?
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3. In the video, how many times the former President Corazon Aquino have
been applauded by the members of the US Congress? Mention the lines she
said for which she received an overwhelming applause.
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Rhetorical Analysis
Format 4 – 5 paragraphs with 5 – 7 sentences each, typewritten, 1.5 spacing and
Times New Roman, size 12. Paper heading should include student’s name, course,
and year and class time.
Grading rubric
First Paragraph: Begin with an introductory line to gain the reader’s attention
(something of interest regarding the speech, context, audience, ot theme). Provide a
thesis statement introducing the primary purpose of your paper, significance of the
speech or personal interest you had in the speaker or subject matter. Concisely
preview the points that will be covered in your paper.
Second Paragraph: Discuss the CONTENT of the speech. What was it all about? Also
include the CONTEXT element of the speech like time frame, audience, purpose,
subject matter, etc.
Third Paragraph: Discuss the VERBAL DELIVERY. Was the speech informative? Was
it persuasive and meaningful to the Filipino people?
Fourth Paragraph: CONCLUSION. Signal your closing with signpost such as “In
conclusion”
Summary: “Finally”, “In review”, “In conclusion”, etc. Review your main points and
end it with closing thought. Provide your overall impression of the speech.
Name: ___________________________________________________ Date: __________________________
Read each question carefully and encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. What was the important instruction to Ferdinand Magellan who led an expedition to the East?
a. Circumnavigate the earth and record it.
b. Find the islands of Maluco from where the spices come.
c. Gather minerals and other resources vital for industrialization
d. Discover more islands for expansion
2. What is the name of the island in sight as Magellan arrived on March 16, 1521?
a. Feji (Fiji) c. Zamal (Samar)
b. Mapuan d. Zubu (Cebu)
3. What was the Tagalog’s customary practice which was to establish friendship and brotherhood?
a. Alyanna (Alliance) c. Dori (Dowry)
b. Cassi – cassi (Kasi – Kasi) d. Pandot
4. What was the term used to refer to the Tagalog worship?
a. anito c. pagaanitos
b. nagaanitos d. pagdiwata
5. What is excluded from the practice in offering sacrifices to the gods?
a. decapitation of goats, fowls, and swine c. proclamation of feast

b. extraction of virgin’s heart d. singing of poetic songs
6. Which concept is relative to the Tagalog woship?
a. The decreased was thrown wrapped in a mat.
b. The deceased was placed beneath a little house constructed for the purpose.
c. The deceased was placed above the tree in a basket.
d. The deceased was placed in a wooden coffin and burned.
7. What is the largest and most valuable oil – on – canvass painting of Juan Luna?
a. “Cleopatra” c. “Spoliarium”
b. “Palay Maiden” d. “The Parisian Life”
8. What is true about Fernando Amorsolo’s “Antipoli Fiesta” painting?
a. celebration and scenery c. celebration and harvest
b. celebration and livelihood d. celebration and feast
9. What idea is connected to political cartoons?
a. expression of feelings and emotions
b. illustration of social challenges
c. sketch for the delight of viewers
d. used to present criticism.
10. What is untrue in the speech of Corazon C. Aquino delivered in the US Congress on September 18,
1986?
a. The relationship of America and the Philippines
b. The restoration of the government and foreign debt
c. The Filipino struggle to achieve democracy and its meaning to them
d. Development of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform in the Philippines
Name: ___________________________________________________
Veronica Shairra Ang Date: __________________________
Identify what is being described in each of the following sentences.
______________________1. It is the island which has three hundred leagues from the
islands of Ladroni according to Pigafetta.
______________________2. It is the term for palm wine
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March lived.
______________________4. It is the current name for Humunu Island.
______________________5. It is the Italian term for “the Watering-place of Good Signs”
______________________6. It refers to the four islands that were passed across by the
group of Pigafetta as they had their course towards the west-southwest direction
______________________7. It is the term used by Pigafetta which refers to small boats.
______________________8. It refers to the kings of Butuan and Calagan islands.
______________________9. It is the term used by Pigafetta which refers to the island of

Cebu
______________________10. It is the island passed through by the group of Pigafetta

where bats as large as eagles as they laid their course toward the northwest
direction going to Cebu.
EXERCISE 3.2
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Give concise explanation/discussion on the following items.

1. How do you understand the text? What is it all about?
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2. What is your stand about the site of the First Mass?
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3. Cite evidences which would suggest that the First Mass happened in Masau
(Butuan) and Limasawa (Southern Leyte)
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4. How credibles is this account in explaining the site of the First mass?
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5. How do the evidences presented in the text help you understand the
controversy on the First Catholic Mass in the Philippines?
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ACTIVITY
Name: ___________________________________________________ Date: __________________________
Write a two-page position paper about your viewpoint as to where the First
Mass happened. Present related information and evidences in your writing that will
strengthen your stand.
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EXERCISE 3.3
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A. Identify what is being described in the following sentences.
_______________________1. It is the date when Rafael de Esquierdo, assumed control of

the government as Governor General.
_______________________2. It refers to the military governor of Cavite during the time of

Mutiny.
_______________________3. It refers to the last priest executed through strangulation.
_______________________4. It refers to the only pure-blooded tagalog priest among the

Gomburza.
_______________________5. It refers to the terms used by Izquierdo on describing the

Cavite Mutiny.
B. Write True if the statements is correct, otherwise write False.
_________________1. In Vidal’s version of Cavite Mutiny, the garrison of Manila is

composed mostly of native soldiers.
_________________2. In Pardo de Tavera’s version of Cavite Mutiny, the first official acto
of Izquierdo for a complete change in the aspect o affairs to arrest
people classes as personas sospechosas.
_________________3. Sergeant La Madrid has been strangulated as a punishment for

taking part of the uprising.
_________________4. In Pardo de Tavera’s version of Cavite Mutiny, many of the best-

known Filipinos were denounced to the military authorities.
_________________5. Father Burgos of Gomburza is a pure-blooded tagalog.

EXERCISE 3.4
Name: ___________________________________________________ Date: __________________________
Give a concise explanation/ discussion on the following items.
1. How do you understand the word “Mutiny”?

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2. How does Governor Gen. Izquierdo describe Cavite Mutiny compared from the
version of Dr. Trinidad H. Pardo de Tavera?
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3. What does the account of Jose Monter y Vidal tell us? To which version does the
account related to? Explain.
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4. Among the three version of Cavite Mutiny, which one is most credible? Why?
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5. Compare the three versions according to their definition of mutiny, its causes and
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EXERCISE 3.5
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A. Identify what is being decribed in the following sentences.
______________________1. It refers to the conflicting dates of the Cry of Pugad Lawin in

the controversial version of Pio Valenzuela.
______________________2. It refers to the place where the Katipuneros meet in

Alvarez’s version of the cry.
______________________3. It refers to the place of the “Cry” in General Guillermo

Masangkay’s version.
______________________4. It refers to the old name of Rizal province where delegated

of the controversial “Cry” come from.
______________________5. It refers to the person who acts as a secretary in a big

meeting held in Masangkay’s version of the “Cry.
B. Write True if the statement is correct, otherwise, write False.
________________1. Teodora Plata is Bonifacio’s brother-in-law.
________________2. In Santiago Alvarez’s version, the “Cry” happened in August 24,

1896.
________________3. In Gregoria de Jesus’ Version, the “Cry” happened in the barrio of

Bahay Toro.
________________4. Before, people who had no cedulas were severely punished.
________________5. It has been said that Bonifacio’s hobby is weaving bamboo hats.
EXERCISE 3.6
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1. What does the issue on the First Cry depict about the Filipinos?
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2. How does the account of Santiago Alvarez differ from all other versions?
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3. Which account do you believe? Why?

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4. How reliable is the version of Guillermo Masangkay regarding this issue?

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5. What makes Pio Valenzuela’s Cry of Pugad Lawin a controversy?

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CHAPTER TEST
Name: ___________________________________________________
Read each question carefully and encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. When did the First Holy Catholic Mass in the Philippines Happen?
a. March 16, 1521 c. March 28, 1521
b. March 22, 1521 d. March 31, 1521
2. What route dd the group of Pigafetta take from Humunu (Homonhon) Island
going to the site of the First Mass?
a. West southwest c. North southeast
b. West Northwest d. North southwest
3. Who was the successor of Gov. Gen. La Torre who assumed control of the
government on the islands on April 4, 1871?
a. Gen. Gervasio Carillo c. Gen. D. Rafael de Izquierdo
b. Gen. Tomas Garcia Cernuda d. Gen. Maximo Camerino
4. When did the Cavite Mutiny happen?

a. January 20, 1872 c. March 20, 1872
b. February 6, 1872 d. April 16, 1872
5. How does the Spanish leadership call those people who refused to servilely obey
the wishes and whims of the authorities?
a. Perso non grata c. Cimarrones
b. Personas sospechosas d. La persona que maneja
6. Who among the Gomburza executed last?

a. Father Gomez c. Father Zamora
b. Father Burgos d. Father Saldua
7. When was the “Cry of Pugad Lawin” according to Pio Valenzuela’s controversial
account?
a. August 23, 1896 c. August 25, 1896
b. August 24, 1896 d. August 26, 1896
8. Which version of the “Cry” can’t be accepted of equal weight since the writer is
not a participant of the historic event?
a. Valenzuela’s “Cry of Pugad Lawin”

b. De Jesus’ version of the First “Cry”
c. Masangkay’s the “Cry of Balintawak”
d. Alvarez’s the “Cry of Bahay Toro”
9. Who is known to be the keeper of Katipunan’s secret document?
a. Melchora Aquino c. Gregoria de Jesus
b. Andres Bonifacio d. Emilio Jacinto
10. Where have the group of Pigafetta been prior to the coming in the islands on
March 16, 1521?
a. Zuluan c. Abarien
b. Ceylon d. Ladroni
EXERCISE 4.1
Name: ___________________________________________________ Date: __________________________
1. What does the document La Soberania Monacal en Filipinas try to convey?

Discuss.
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2. What is national integrity? Do you think national integrity is important? Justify

your answer.
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EXERCISE 4.2
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A. Write the word true if the statement is correct, otherwise, write false.
_________1. The Filipinos pay direct taxes which consists of urban tax, municipal tax,
and personal cedula among others.
_________2. Both the curates and government officials during the Spanish period
personified despotism and tyranny.
_________3. The native’s submission and compliance to friar rule was due to profound
despotism and tyranny.
_________4. A provincial tax is a direct tax, while stamps and surcharges are indirect
taxes
_________5. Trade of religious objects is one of the curates’ sources of income during
the Spanish era.
B. Identify what is being described in the following items.
_______________1. It is the decree which aimed to relieve the Filipino Catholics of tax
burden by reducing the number of feast days and having one patron
saint only per diocese.
_______________2. The council which was responsible for the making of laws
particularly colonial laws on taxation.
_______________3. It is a form of forced labor where able-bodied men were required to

work in constructions and building of ships.
_______________4. He was a Waray from Palpag, the old Northern Samar, who led a
revolt against forced labor.
_______________5. He was the leader of the revolt in Pampanga, who led a revolt against
the tribute, forced labor and rice exploitation.
EXERCISE 4.3
Name: ___________________________________________________ Date: __________________________
1. What is the essential idea in this phrase, “poverty of the government and opulence
of the vow of poverty”?
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2. What was the powerful weapon held by the curates through which they
maintained power and influence?
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3. What is the relative importance of taxation to the economy of the country?

Discuss clearly the importance.
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EXERCISE 4.4
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A. Write the word true if the statement is correct, otherwise, write false.
____________1. The encomiendero was a Spanish conqueror who was granted of a land
to administer through which he institutionalized the renting of the
land to powerful landlords.
____________2. Lands during Spanish colonial period, in extent became a friar estate.
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application for Torrens title.
____________4. Article II, section 22 of the Philippine Constitution provides that “The
State shall promote comprehensive rural development and agrarian
reform”. This was the basis for the implementation of CARP or
Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program.
____________5. The Land Bank of the Philippines was conferred to be responsible in

determining land valuation as well as compensation for lands covered
by CARP.
B. Match the items in column A with the items in column B. Write the letter only
A B
_______1. Governed the relationship between a. Executive Order No. 379
landowner and tenant farmer b. Republic Act No. 1160
_______2. Established LASEDECO and NARR c. Republic Act No. 1199
to resettle landless tenants d. Republic Act No. 1400
_______3. Purchase and lease of haciendas and e. Republic Act No. 3844
lease to the tenants f. Republic Act No. 6390
_______4. Introduced homestead system g. Republic Act No. 6657
in the country h. Republic Act No. 9700
_______5. Created LTA responsible for i. Public Land Act
the acquisition and distribution j. Rural Program
of large tenanted rice and corn Administration
lands k. Free Farmers Act
EXERCISE 4.5
Name: ___________________________________________________ Date: __________________________
1. What is the difference between pre-colonial and Spanish era land system of
ownership?
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2. What is land reform program? How and why this should be implemented?
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3. Which enacted law on land holding do you think is essential and is needed by
the country discuss its essence as a law.
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EXERCISE 4.6
Name: ___________________________________________________
Fill in each blank with the correct answer.
_____________1. It is a set of fundamental principles established precedents according

to which a state or other organization is governed.
_____________2. It was the de facto constitutional republic established on November 1,

1897.
_____________3. It is described as the First Republican Constitution in Asia.
_____________4. It was in operation from December 10, 1898 to March 24, 1934, when
the Philippines was still a territory of the United States.
_____________5. It was the first organic law enacted by the US Congress for the
Philippines.
_____________6. It amended the structure of the Philippine government that was

provided for in the Philippine Bill of 1902.
_____________7. It was an act that allowed the Filipino nation to have a self –
government.
_____________8. It was promulgated by the 1934 constitutional convention and was in

operation during the Commonwealth era until the Third Republic.
_____________9. It was promulgated in 1943 by the Preparatory Committee for

Philippine Independence (PCPI) during the Japanese occupation of the
country.
_____________10. It was promulgated by the 1973 Constitutional Convention, after

Marcos declared martial law.
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B. Give the salient features of the following constitution of the Philippines in terms
of the powers of the president, the functions of the legislature, the bill of rights, the
declaration of principles and state policies and the national territory.
Preamble Powers of Functions Bill of Declaration National

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policies
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Name: ___________________________________________________ Date: __________________________
Chapter Test
Word search. Search in the puzzle the answers of the following and encircled them.
Search from any direction
A. The Philippine presidents

B. Leaders of the of the revolt against Spanish
taxes in the country
C. Philippine constitutions
D. Forms of taxes during the Spanish.
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Name: ___________________________________________________
Exercise 5.1
Write true if the statement is true, write false if the statement is false.
_______1. Local history is the key the understanding of the different cultures and
perspectives of general communities
_______2. Local history is a history of the foreigners in the country
_______3. The study of local history gives the students a better sense of authenticity
_______4. Appreciation of the national history begins from the general history
________5. Students should be directly engaged in local history.
________6. In local history the way a person pictures an event is called description
________7. Historical evidence can be traced from the present times
________8. Historical evidence can only be taken from primary account
________9. The art of questioning is necessary in the conduct of doing research
________10. The historian should consider the proximity in time and place of the
observer to the event to decide on the usefulness of a source.
________11. Looking at the major movements in history are undoubtedly important
________12. Local museums and archives are insignificant in the study of your
community
_________!3. Local history teaches you about the community of your neighbors
_________14. It is fortunate that a vast number of Filipino layman lacks interest or
understanding of Philippine history
__________15. The critical importance of local history in the understanding and the
writing of a truly national history can be just ignored

Name: ___________________________________________________ Date: __________________________
Exercise 5.2
1. What is local history and why should it be taught?
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2. How can local history be used as an instrument in understanding the general
history of a country?
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3. What are issue/ problems of the Philippine history?

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Name: ___________________________________________________ Date: __________________________
Exercise 5.3
Encircle the letter of your choice
1. The island of Mindanao is marked by
A. coast
B. peninsulas
C. mountains
D. planes.
2. Which among the ethnic minorities in Mindanao is from the Muslim group.
A. Bagobo
B. Tuduray
C. Bukidnon
D. Sangil
3. The The Islamization of Mindanao started during this century.

A. 12
B. 14
C. 13
D. 15
4. Oupon the Spaniards arrival to the Philippines they were dismayed because
of this reason
A. The transportation is so poor
B. the island is under developed
C. the people were so unfriendly
D. the strong presence of Muslims in the island.
5. It is the reason of the moro wars involving the American troops and the
Muslim bands in Mindanao.
A. economic
B. religious
C. political
D. social
6. Which of the following was done by the American to Mindanao particularly

to the Muslim during their Sovereignty in the country?
A. provided a democratic policy of governance
B. retained the system of Sultanate government
C. instituted a government to be run by the Muslim rulers
D. initiated a policy designed to simulate the morrow into the Philippine
nation
7. It is the best known American – Mario battles that occurred in March 1906
on the island of Jolo.
A. Battle of Bayan
B. Battle of Bud Bagsak
C. Battle of Bud Dajo
D. Battle of Kawing
8. It is a place in Mindanao that had a sizable population of Japanese

immigrants welcoming the Japanese invaders during World War II.
A. CDO
B. Davao City
C. Cotabato
D. Zamboanga
9. It was in this year the organic act for the autonomous region in Muslim
Mindanao was signed in to law.
A. 1989
B. 1996
C. 1990
D. 2001
10. It is an acronym of the organization that was organized by Nur Misuari

A. MILF
B. NIPH
C. MNLF
D. PCIP
Name: ___________________________________________________
Exercise 5.4
_________1. In the last 50 years the function of museums, greater emphasis has been
placed on exhibition, interpretations, learnings and audience.
__________2. Recently historians have become more engaged by objects as new
technology has resulted in digitalized collections being made available
through archeological excavations.
___________3. The overall in charge of the museum is the librarian.
___________4. Museums today are viewed in many different ways.
___________5. The future direction of historical interpretation of museums is
uncertain.
___________6. Museums are agents of both human record and absence in the portrayal
of history.
___________7. History in museums inevitably becomes the focus of special interest
groups.
___________8. In the past, Museums settings had been misconstrued and their
philosophies misrepresented by people and scholars as well especially
in London.
___________9. Museums all over the world serve a wide range of purposes.
___________10. Museums by nature only after formal education to the public through
various collection and knowledge.
___________11. Certain museums provide for a specialist audience – for example
children societies universities or schools.

____________12. Museums provide vital evidence of static experience and encounters
in the world.
____________13. Scholars who were fascinated by the museums in the past made little
or no attempt at examining its social cultural impact.
____________14. Museums have become firmly entrenched in one civilized and
informed societies alone.
____________15. Some museums are classified according to the source of their funding.
Name: ___________________________________________________ Date: __________________________
Exercise 5.5
1. Why are the museums important in understanding history?

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2. What are some accounts on the developments of museums from the past to
the present?
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3. Why it is said that museums represent the past of the present? Explain
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4. What are some observations about the museums in the country?

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5. What can be done to encourage local people to visit museums and historical
sites?
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Name: ___________________________________________________ Date: __________________________
Exercise 5.6
________1. Indigenous cultural community in the Philippines are believed to make up
about thirty percent of the national population.
________2. R.A. 6734, enacted during Cory Aquino’s time , used the term “lumad” to
differentiate these ethnic communities with the Bangsamorro people.
_________3. The Cotabato Manobo has traditionally lived in the northwest highlands of
Mindanao.
__________4. The bagobos are divided into 4 main groups.
__________5. Some upland bagobo villages are very small and consist of only four
families living on a hilltop.
__________6. The mandaya live id communal houses with as many as 50 families but
now they live in single family house.
__________7. The bilaan people of Mindanao wrap their dead in the jar.
__________8. The bukidnon is a group that lives in the highlands of north central
Mindanao.
__________9. The bukidnon have been hunters of wild boar, mountain deer, and wild
animals.
__________10. May of the group from bukidnon have been assimilated and many are
catholics.
__________11. The mandaya are animist ethnic groups that lives along the Mayo River.
___________12. The t’boli people live in the southern part of the province of Cotabato,
in the area around Lake Sebu, west of General Santos.
__________13. In the past the t’boli practiced slash and burn agriculture.
__________14. These days, slash and burn agriculture is still possible.
__________15. The t’boli distinguish themselves like all other tribal Filipinos, by their
colorful clothes and specific ornaments like earrings and bangles.

Name: ___________________________________________________ Date: __________________________
Chapter Test
A. Identification
_______________1. It reminds us that history is not all about the past but its connection
to our every day lives.
_______________2. He will take note and consider examining the writing of local history
with someone else.
_______________3. It is the famous fort in Zamboanga city.
_______________4. It insinuates a direct link from a person or event that one is studying
it.
_______________5. It means the usefulness and quality of sources are feeling followed in
doing local history.
_______________6. It is where the general history of the Filipinos are considered
fundamentally focused on.
_______________7. It is considered the second largest island in the country.
_______________ 8. It is considered the title of Mindanao because of its large expanses of
underdeveloped fertile land.
_______________9. It is the Spanish word for moors.
B. Identify what is referred in the following statements;
________________1. These museums hold collections in more than one subject and are
sometimes known as multidisciplinary or Inter-disciplinary
museums.
_________________2. It is known to be the oldest existing museum in the Philippines
boast of a vast collection.
_________________3. It’s showcases the human ingenuity presenting science through
five Main stories.
_________________4. Traditionally these collections have comprised paintings,
sculptures, and the Decorative arts.
________________5. These museums are often sponsored directly or indirectly by

industries which occasionally found their own to preserve their
heritage and promote their work.
________________6, This area showcases different kinds of primitive artifacts such as
specimens of stone crafts, metal crafts, potteries, Gold Smiting,
boreal, coffin, and the golden Tara.
_________________7. It is the premier institution and repost Tatian of the Filipino
heritage.
_________________8. It is dedicated to the brave Katipuneros who fought and died in
that battlefield.
_________________9. It is where Moro peoples gallery collection of miniature houses and
boats, musical instruments, chairs, weapons, armors and crowns
used by Muslim people predominantly found in the Southern
Philippines.
_________________10. It symbolizes courage and success in defeating Spaniards up
Mactan Cebu.
_________________11. They are the most significant minority in the Philippines.
_________________12. It means complete submission to the will of Allah.
_________________13. He is said to be The last messenger of God according to the
Muslims.
_________________14. They are considered boat-people spending most of their time in
constant movement through out the islands.
_________________15. They are called people of the current.

________________16. It is the name after the sultanate or dynasty that ruled that one of
the Muslim areas.
________________17. It is allowed under the Muslim customs but is generally practiced
by wealthy to afford to be able to take care for multiple wives.
________________18. They are called people of the lake.
________________19. They are known as the sea gypsies of the Sulu and Celebes seas.
________________20. It is a group that lives on the island of Basilian south of Mindanao.

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Name: __________________________________________________ Date: __________________________

Encircle the letter of your choice

Give a concise explanation/discussion on the following items.

1. What are the benefits of using primary source?

2. Do you affirm that primary sources are superior to secondary sources?

3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of accessing secondary sources?

Identify what is being described in the following items.

Give a concise explanation/discussion on the following items.

2. Discuss the importance of historical criticism.

3. Do you believe that writing history is subjective? Why? Explain.

4. How can the writings of history be objective? Explain.

A. Identify/define the following terms.

10. Test of authenticity

B. Distinguish between primary and secondary sources of historical data. Give

at lest 11 examples under each category

Primary Sources Secondary sources of historical data

Examples of primary sources Examples of secondary sources

A. Write true if the statement is correct, otherwise, write false.

anguish called Casanaan.

claims priviliges and the aliping namamahay who can be sold.

worshipped, which they called Badhala, a title that signifiy “benevolence”.

B. Identify what is being described in the following items.

_________________1. He is the author of the document entitled “Custom of the Tagalogs”

establish control over his people.

__________________4. It is the punishment imposed on insult of the dato’s daughter and

who held honorable office.

Give a concise explanation/discussion on the following items.

the major premises presented about the Tagalog in Luzon?

customs of the Tagalog?

political? Does any of these, matter? Why?

4. What was the author’s purpose of writing the document?

5. What is the important connection of the document to your recognition and

appreciations of the Tagalog customs?

1. Mind Mapping. Create a mind map of the important concepts on the

c. Cultural Practices and Traditions

Give what is being asked in the following items.

independence of the judiciary, Congress, and attacks by lies.

__________3. It refers to the home of democracy mentioned in Cory Aquino’s speech.

that democracy must be defended from arms and attacks by lies.

for the country’s head of State and government.

Philippines during Corazon Aquino’s administration.

by full constitutional restoration.

Aquino the Filipino people must be free from.

Corazon Aquino it is the factor that feeds on economic deterioration.

Filipinos never benefitted.

Give a explanation /discussion on the following items

about these lines?

said for which she received an overwhelming applause.

Format 4 – 5 paragraphs with 5 – 7 sentences each, typewritten, 1.5 spacing and

and year and class time.

(something of interest regarding the speech, context, audience, ot theme). Provide a

preview the points that will be covered in your paper.

subject matter, etc.

it persuasive and meaningful to the Filipino people?

a. decapitation of goats, fowls, and swine c. proclamation of feast

Identify what is being described in each of the following sentences.

______________________2. It is the term for palm wine

______________________3. It is the place where the visitors of Pigafetta on the 18 th of

______________________4. It is the current name for Humunu Island.

Name: ________________________ Date: