Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the primary objective of historical research, writing, and studies?
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?
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- Because historical documents are always authentic
What is necessary to read and understand a historical document?
What is necessary to read and understand a historical document?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How do experts examine the authenticity of a historical document?
How do experts examine the authenticity of a historical document?
What is the role of a historian in examining a historical document?
What is the role of a historian in examining a historical document?
Why is it not possible to formulate laws in historical research that remain true irrespective of time and space?
Why is it not possible to formulate laws in historical research that remain true irrespective of time and space?
What is the title of the book that collects Hegel's lectures and articles?
What is the title of the book that collects Hegel's lectures and articles?
According to Hegel, how can we understand the true nature of an event?
According to Hegel, how can we understand the true nature of an event?
What is the process of arriving at a new thesis called?
What is the process of arriving at a new thesis called?
Who was greatly influenced by Leopold Von Ranke's thoughts on historiography?
Who was greatly influenced by Leopold Von Ranke's thoughts on historiography?
What is the term for the method of analysis based on opposites?
What is the term for the method of analysis based on opposites?
What is the term for the theory proposed at the beginning of the dialectical method?
What is the term for the theory proposed at the beginning of the dialectical method?
Which philosopher emphasized the importance of verifying the reliability of historical documents by critically examining them?
Which philosopher emphasized the importance of verifying the reliability of historical documents by critically examining them?
What was the main contribution of Voltaire to the field of historiography?
What was the main contribution of Voltaire to the field of historiography?
What was the title of René Descartes' book that had a significant impact on the scientific method of research?
What was the title of René Descartes' book that had a significant impact on the scientific method of research?
What was Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel's approach to presenting historical reality?
What was Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel's approach to presenting historical reality?
What was Voltaire's original name?
What was Voltaire's original name?
Which of the following philosophers was a Frenchman?
Which of the following philosophers was a Frenchman?
What is the term 'History' originally derived from?
What is the term 'History' originally derived from?
Who is credited with first using the term 'History' in his book?
Who is credited with first using the term 'History' in his book?
Prior to the 18th century, European universities were primarily focused on which type of discourses?
Prior to the 18th century, European universities were primarily focused on which type of discourses?
What was the significance of the Gottingen University, founded in 1737 C.E.?
What was the significance of the Gottingen University, founded in 1737 C.E.?
What was the focus of philosophical discussions in Europe during the 18th century?
What was the focus of philosophical discussions in Europe during the 18th century?
What led to the development of historiography in Europe?
What led to the development of historiography in Europe?
What is the term for the study of inscriptions?
What is the term for the study of inscriptions?
What is the term used to describe the writing of critical historical narratives?
What is the term used to describe the writing of critical historical narratives?
Why is it impossible for a historian to include every past event in their narrative?
Why is it impossible for a historian to include every past event in their narrative?
What was the purpose of ancient communities' use of cave paintings, storytelling, and singing songs and ballads?
What was the purpose of ancient communities' use of cave paintings, storytelling, and singing songs and ballads?
What is the term for the study of coins?
What is the term for the study of coins?
What determines a historian's style of writing?
What determines a historian's style of writing?
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
