History: History Vs. Prehistory?

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1. History vs. Prehistory

a. What is prehistory and how is this concept or term defined? Look into its various definition, either from books or reputable online sources in answering this question.

Prehistory, is the time ahead of written records appeared which occurred about 3000 BC. Prehistory includes the Stone Age, the Bronze Age, and the Iron Age. Societies without written records preserved their history through stories and myths passed orally from one generation to another. The nature and events of prehistory can be partially reconstructed through archaeology, which examines the material evidence left behind by the peoples of the past: their dwellings, tools, and everyday materials, as well as their great monuments and works of art. …show more content…

History considers to be a social science. Science is always changing. New frontiers are always being discovered and old theorems disproved. History is the same. History is not set in stone. In fact, history constantly evolves, to reflect our interpretation of the world. After all, if we didn 't support historical discoveries with evidence who would believe them? In short, there is no easy way to differentiate what is "history" and what is everything else. The fact is that because history is the study of the journey of humanity through time in all its various angles, it invariably must cover everything that is of interest to humanity. It shares its research methodology with the sciences and draws on every conceivable area of study to formulate interpretations that can be supported with hard evidence. (Retrieved December 6, 2015 from …show more content…

How will the society and the nation as a whole (i.e., the Philippines) benefit from the researches and studies in history?

The society and the nation as a whole can benefit from the researches and studies in history by achieving a better understanding in the development and progress of our country. And also by searching for materials scattered in journals in order to acquire an overview of the nature of the Filipino prehistoric culture. (Jocano, F.L. (1974). Philippine Prehistory: An Anthropological Overview of the Beginnings of Filipino Society and Culture. Publications Office. p. xi)

– What is the significance of historical studies to the creation of the nation and the strengthening of the cultural, social, and moral fiber of

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