Historical Research Methods and Historiography
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What is the study of inscriptions known as?

  • Linguistics
  • Manuscriptology
  • Archival Science
  • Epigraphy (correct)
  • What is the term used to describe the writing of a critical historical narrative?

  • Historiography (correct)
  • Archaeology
  • Numismatics
  • Genealogy
  • What determines the style of writing of a historian?

  • The conceptual framework adopted (correct)
  • Their personal experience
  • The audience they are writing for
  • The available historical sources
  • Why can't a historian include every past event in their narrative?

    <p>Because the inclusion depends on the conceptual framework adopted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of ancient communities using means like cave paintings and storytelling?

    <p>To pass on the stories of the ancestors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why were ancient societies not aware of historical time?

    <p>They were not aware of historical time, but they were eager to know about it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the study of coins known as?

    <p>Numismatics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the study of lineage known as?

    <p>Genealogy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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