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What is emphasized by René Descartes in 'Discourse on the method' in relation to historical documents?

  • The importance of accepting historical documents without doubt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  • The necessity of believing historical documents without verification
  • The need to critically examine historical documents (correct)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  • Verifying the reliability of historical documents (correct)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. (C)</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 (B)</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Advocated for critical examination of historical documents (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

According to Marx, what defines human history?

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

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

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

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

<p>'Das Kapital' (B)</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' (B)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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