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What is the meaning of the word 'history' derived from?
What is the meaning of the word 'history' derived from?
The Greek word 'historia'.
What does the word 'history' mean?
What does the word 'history' mean?
Knowledge acquired through inquiry or investigation.
What can an examination of the past tell us?
What can an examination of the past tell us?
A great deal about how we came to be who we are.
What is the significance of written documents in traditional history?
What is the significance of written documents in traditional history?
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What is the main difference between historical method and historiography?
What is the main difference between historical method and historiography?
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Study Notes
Meaning and Relevance of History
- History helps us understand how we came to be who we are by examining the past, including the roots of modern institutions, ideas, values, and problems.
- The term "history" comes from the Greek word "historia", meaning "knowledge acquired through inquiry or investigation".
- History is an account of the past of a person or a group of people, based on written documents and historical events.
Importance of Documentation
- The phrase "No document, no history" emphasizes the importance of written documents in proving historical events.
- Written documents are essential for historical research and understanding.
Learning Outcomes
- To understand the meaning of history.
- To identify the limitations of historical knowledge.
- To analyze history as a subjective process of recreation.
- To compare and contrast the historical method and historiography.
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Test your understanding of history and historical methodology with this quiz! Explore the meaning and relevance of history, learn about the limitations of historical knowledge, and distinguish between primary and secondary sources. Assess your knowledge of the subjective process of recreating history and compare historical methods to historiography.
