8 Questions
What is the primary goal of a historian in writing a historical narrative?
To interpret historical events based on a conceptual framework
What is referred to as the writing of critical historical narrative?
Historiography
Why did ancient communities use means like cave paintings and storytelling?
To pass on stories of ancestors to the next generation
What is the term for the study of coins?
Numismatics
What determines the style of writing of a historian?
The conceptual framework adopted
Why did ancient societies not have a tradition of historiography?
They did not have a concept of historical narrative
What is the term for the study of inscriptions?
Epigraphy
What is the role of a historian in writing a historical narrative?
To interpret events based on a conceptual framework
Explore the various disciplines that contribute to historical research, including archaeology, archival science, and numismatics. Learn about the tradition of historiography and the critical examination of historical sources.
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