Ancient Human Societies and Modern Historiography Quiz
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What is emphasized by René Descartes in 'Discourse on the method' in relation to historical documents?

  • The importance of accepting historical documents without doubt
  • The value of ancient historical writings
  • The necessity of believing historical documents without verification
  • The need to critically examine historical documents (correct)

    • What term did Herodotus, the Greek historian, use for his book?

  • Philosophy
  • History (correct)
  • Historiography
  • Theories

    • What is the main characteristic of modern historiography according to the text?

  • Accepting information without verification
  • Ignoring scientific methods in research
  • Reliance on ancient historical writings
  • Verifying the reliability of historical documents (correct)

    • In what period did Europe achieve remarkable progress in Philosophy and Science according to the text?

    <p>Eighteenth century C.E.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the term 'History' being originally Greek?

    <p>It indicates a connection to modern historiography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did René Descartes have on the scientific method of research?

    <p>Advocated for critical examination of historical documents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Foucault's 'archaeology of knowledge' focus on?

    <p>Explaining various transitions in history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Marx, what defines human history?

    <p>The history of class struggle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What areas did Foucault analyze, which were previously unacknowledged by historians?

    <p>Psychological disorders and prison administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What book by Marx is considered the most referred to treatise worldwide?

    <p>'Das Kapital'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What new school of historiography emerged in France at the beginning of the 20th century?

    <p>'Annales School'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one reason laboratory experiments and observations cannot be used in historical research?

    <p>Historical events cannot be recreated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of society did Marx focus on, leading to his concept of class struggle?

    <p>Division into classes based on means of production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for a historian to have expertise in the language and script of historical documents?

    <p>To understand the meaning of the documents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following criteria can be used to examine the authenticity of a historical document?

    <p>Lettering style and author's style of writing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of historical research, writing, and studies?

    <p>Understanding the chronology of past events and their interconnections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why can't laws be formulated in history that remain true irrespective of time and space?

    <p>Because historical events are unique and context-specific</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method is used in the physical and natural sciences to verify available knowledge?

    <p>Empirical method (laboratory method of experiments and observation)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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