Historical Writing and Evidence

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

What can happen if historical evidences are not clearly understood?

Misrepresentation or wrong interpretation of historical evidences (correct)

Biased historical writing

Emphasis on the artistic value of romantic historical writing

Denial of historical statements

What is the primary goal of objectivity in historical writing?

To deny the role of historical evidence

To emphasize the artistic value of romantic historical writing

To present a biased view of historical events

To identify the real or significant facts based on primary sources (correct)

Why are histories constantly being rewritten?

Because historians are biased

Because of the emphasis on the artistic value of romantic historical writing

Because new historical evidence is discovered

Because no history can be entirely objective (correct)

What is the importance of presenting historical information based on evidence?

It ensures that historical information is accurate and trustworthy Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of historical writing in the past?

Emphasizing the artistic value of romantic historical writing Signup and view all the answers

What is the duty of the historian?

To present the reality as it really was and in the way it really occurred Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the 'Father of History'?

Herodotus Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the war that weakened the Greek city-states and led to external attack?

Peloponnesian War Signup and view all the answers

Who built the Parthenon on the Acropolis?

Greek architects and sculptors Signup and view all the answers

What is the oath taken by doctors on graduation in many medical schools today?

Hippocratic Oath Signup and view all the answers

Who conquered Greece in 353 B.C?

Philip II of Macedonia Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the founder of modern medicine?

Hippocrates Signup and view all the answers

Why did the south have a lack of sources of history?

There was no written language in the south. Signup and view all the answers

What was a problem in the study of Ethiopian history?

Lack of objectivity in many of the studies conducted. Signup and view all the answers

Why were scholars reluctant to use oral traditions as historical sources until the 1960s?

The methodology for the scientific utilization of oral evidence had not yet been established. Signup and view all the answers

What was an issue with the chronicles of Christian kings?

They lacked objectivity. Signup and view all the answers

Why were many writers attracted to the north?

One could get a variety of sources. Signup and view all the answers

What area of Ethiopian history was relatively undeveloped?

Social and cultural history Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the emergence of strong state power in ancient civilizations?

To organize labour for great irrigation and flood control works Signup and view all the answers

What was the key factor that supported the development of ancient states?

Regular surplus food Signup and view all the answers

What characterized ancient states in terms of their populations?

They had divisions into classes Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the term 'civilization'?

From the Latin words for citizen and city Signup and view all the answers

What was a characteristic of ancient empire states?

They were seen as divinely created institutions Signup and view all the answers

What was a feature of civilized states in ancient times?

They had a developed system of writing Signup and view all the answers

According to which approach is human history divided into Savagery, Barbarous, and Civilization periods?

The Human behaviour Approach Signup and view all the answers

What marked the dividing line between pre-history and history?

The beginning of the technique of writing Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate duration of the Old Stone Age?

2.5 million-8000 years Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary instrument of labor used during the Stone Age?

Stone tools Signup and view all the answers

What is the period called when humans used hunting and gathering as their primary means of sustenance?

Hunting and gathering up to 8000 B.P Signup and view all the answers

Up to what year did the prehistoric period overlap with the Stone Age?

4000 B.C Signup and view all the answers