History Chp.1 quiz -1

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

To formulate laws that remain true irrespective of time and space

To conduct laboratory experiments and observations

To understand the chronology of past events and their interconnections (correct)

To rely solely on empirical methods

Why is it not possible to use the laboratory method of experiments and observation in historical research?

Because historians are not trained in scientific methods

Because historical events cannot be recreated (correct)

Because historians do not have the necessary equipment

Because historical documents are always authentic

What is necessary to read and understand a historical document?

Access to the original copy of the document

Understanding of the historical context

Expertise in the language and script of the document (correct)

Knowledge of the author's personal life

How do experts examine the authenticity of a historical document?

By using criteria such as lettering style and author's writing style Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a historian in examining a historical document?

To scrutinize the document with the help of historical references Signup and view all the answers

Why is it not possible to formulate laws in historical research that remain true irrespective of time and space?

Because historical events are always unique Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the book that collects Hegel's lectures and articles?

Encyclopaedia of Philosophical Sciences Signup and view all the answers

According to Hegel, how can we understand the true nature of an event?

By understanding its opposites Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of arriving at a new thesis called?

Synthesis Signup and view all the answers

Who was greatly influenced by Leopold Von Ranke's thoughts on historiography?

Historians of the 19th century Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the method of analysis based on opposites?

Dialectics Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the theory proposed at the beginning of the dialectical method?

Thesis Signup and view all the answers

Which philosopher emphasized the importance of verifying the reliability of historical documents by critically examining them?

René Descartes Signup and view all the answers

What was the main contribution of Voltaire to the field of historiography?

Recognizing the significance of understanding all aspects of human life in history writing Signup and view all the answers

What was the title of René Descartes' book that had a significant impact on the scientific method of research?

Discourse on the Method Signup and view all the answers

What was Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel's approach to presenting historical reality?

Presenting historical reality in a logical manner Signup and view all the answers

What was Voltaire's original name?

François-Marie Arouet Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following philosophers was a Frenchman?

Voltaire Signup and view all the answers

What is the term 'History' originally derived from?

Greek Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with first using the term 'History' in his book?

Herodotus Signup and view all the answers

Prior to the 18th century, European universities were primarily focused on which type of discourses?

Divine phenomena Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Gottingen University, founded in 1737 C.E.?

It had an independent department of history for the first time Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of philosophical discussions in Europe during the 18th century?

The possibility of studying social and historical truths using scientific methods Signup and view all the answers

What led to the development of historiography in Europe?

The progress in fields of Philosophy and Science Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the study of inscriptions?

Epigraphy Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the writing of critical historical narratives?

Historiography Signup and view all the answers

Why is it impossible for a historian to include every past event in their narrative?

Because the historian needs to make selections based on their conceptual framework Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of ancient communities' use of cave paintings, storytelling, and singing songs and ballads?

To pass on stories of ancestors' lives and valour to the next generation Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the study of coins?

Numismatics Signup and view all the answers

What determines a historian's style of writing?

Their conceptual framework Signup and view all the answers