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Which term is used to describe the writing of critical historical narrative?
Which term is used to describe the writing of critical historical narrative?
What determines the style of writing of a historian?
What determines the style of writing of a historian?
What did ancient communities use to pass on stories of the life and valor of their ancestors?
What did ancient communities use to pass on stories of the life and valor of their ancestors?
What is the term used to describe a scholar who writes a critical historical narrative?
What is the term used to describe a scholar who writes a critical historical narrative?
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Was historiography prevalent in ancient societies?
Was historiography prevalent in ancient societies?
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Which method is used by historians to critically examine historical sources?
Which method is used by historians to critically examine historical sources?
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What determines the inclusion and interpretation of historical events by a historian?
What determines the inclusion and interpretation of historical events by a historian?
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What term is used to describe the tradition of writing historical narrative?
What term is used to describe the tradition of writing historical narrative?
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What need did ancient communities feel in passing on the stories of their ancestors?
What need did ancient communities feel in passing on the stories of their ancestors?
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Was historiography prevalent in ancient societies?
Was historiography prevalent in ancient societies?
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Which term is used to describe the writing of critical historical narrative in the field of history?
Which term is used to describe the writing of critical historical narrative in the field of history?
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What determines the style of writing of a historian?
What determines the style of writing of a historian?
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What method did ancient communities use to pass on stories of the life and valor of their ancestors?
What method did ancient communities use to pass on stories of the life and valor of their ancestors?
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What need did ancient communities feel in passing on the stories of their ancestors?
What need did ancient communities feel in passing on the stories of their ancestors?
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What is the term used to describe a scholar who writes a critical historical narrative?
What is the term used to describe a scholar who writes a critical historical narrative?
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Study Notes
Historiography and the Tradition of Writing Historical Narrative
- Historiography is the writing of critical historical narrative
- Historians write historical narratives based on their conceptual framework
- Historians cannot include every past event in their narrative
- The style of writing is determined by the historian's conceptual framework
- Historiography was not prevalent in ancient societies
- However, ancient societies were aware of historical time and eager to know about it
- Ancient communities used various means to pass on stories of ancestors
- These means included cave paintings, story-telling, and singing songs
- Historiography is a more structured and analytical approach to recording history
- It involves critically examining historical sources
- Historians play a crucial role in interpreting and shaping historical events
- Historians aim to provide an accurate and comprehensive understanding of the past.
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Test your knowledge of historiography and the process of writing a critical historical narrative with this quiz. Explore the key concepts and methods used by historians to examine historical sources and construct a compelling historical narrative. Challenge yourself to understand the importance of interpretation and the selection of events in shaping our understanding of the past.
