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History Essentials: Understanding Dates

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What is the traditional notion about the importance of dates in history?

dates are only significant for specific events

dates are only relevant to the ruling class

dates are not important and can be ignored

dates are essential to understanding historical events (correct)

What is history about according to the passage?

analyzing the impact of technological advancements

finding out how things have changed over time (correct)

memorizing dates and events

studying the lives of rulers and queens

What prompts people to ask historical questions?

desire to learn new skills

need to understand current events

curiosity about the past (correct)

boredom with the present

What is often taken for granted in the world we inhabit?

the things we see around us Signup and view all the answers

What is the example of a historical question given in the passage?

all of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is implied by the phrase ' moments of wonder'?

times of great curiosity Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the example of watching someone sip a cup of tea at a roadside stall?

to show how people are curious about the origins of things Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea of the passage?

history is about finding out how things have changed over time Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's attitude towards the traditional notion of history?

the author is critical of the traditional notion Signup and view all the answers

What is implied by the phrase 'as if what we see has always been in the world we inhabit'?

we often take things for granted Signup and view all the answers