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Herodotus is often considered the 'father of history'
Herodotus is often considered the 'father of history'
True
The word 'history' comes from the Ancient Greek word 'historía'
The word 'history' comes from the Ancient Greek word 'historía'
True
History is not taught as part of primary and secondary education
History is not taught as part of primary and secondary education
False
Thucydides is known for his military-focused approach in historical writing
Thucydides is known for his military-focused approach in historical writing
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The word 'history' was borrowed from Old English into Latin
The word 'history' was borrowed from Old English into Latin
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The Spring and Autumn Annals date back to the 2nd century BC
The Spring and Autumn Annals date back to the 2nd century BC
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'History' was brought into Middle English from Old French and Anglo-Norman
'History' was brought into Middle English from Old French and Anglo-Norman
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The modern study of history includes the study of specific regions and certain topical or thematic elements
The modern study of history includes the study of specific regions and certain topical or thematic elements
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Ancient cultural influences have not helped create variant interpretations of the nature of history
Ancient cultural influences have not helped create variant interpretations of the nature of history
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History is not considered a major discipline in universities
History is not considered a major discipline in universities
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History is the systematic study and documentation of the human past.
History is the systematic study and documentation of the human past.
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The period before the invention of writing systems is considered prehistory.
The period before the invention of writing systems is considered prehistory.
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Historians do not seek knowledge of the past using historical sources such as written documents, oral accounts, art and material artifacts, and ecological markers.
Historians do not seek knowledge of the past using historical sources such as written documents, oral accounts, art and material artifacts, and ecological markers.
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History is complete and has no debatable mysteries.
History is complete and has no debatable mysteries.
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Stories common to a particular culture, but not supported by external sources, are usually classified as cultural heritage or legends.
Stories common to a particular culture, but not supported by external sources, are usually classified as cultural heritage or legends.
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History differs from myth in that it is supported by verifiable evidence.
History differs from myth in that it is supported by verifiable evidence.
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Herodotus is often considered the 'father of history'
Herodotus is often considered the 'father of history'
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The word 'history' was borrowed from Old English into Latin
The word 'history' was borrowed from Old English into Latin
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The Spring and Autumn Annals date back to the 2nd century BC
The Spring and Autumn Annals date back to the 2nd century BC
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Thucydides is known for his military-focused approach in historical writing
Thucydides is known for his military-focused approach in historical writing
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History is taught as part of primary and secondary education
History is taught as part of primary and secondary education
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History is the systematic study and documentation of the human past.
History is the systematic study and documentation of the human past.
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The period before the invention of writing systems is considered prehistory.
The period before the invention of writing systems is considered prehistory.
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Historians do not seek knowledge of the past using historical sources such as written documents, oral accounts, art and material artifacts, and ecological markers.
Historians do not seek knowledge of the past using historical sources such as written documents, oral accounts, art and material artifacts, and ecological markers.
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'History' was brought into Middle English from Old French and Anglo-Norman.
'History' was brought into Middle English from Old French and Anglo-Norman.
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Stories common to a particular culture, but not supported by external sources, are usually classified as cultural heritage or legends.
Stories common to a particular culture, but not supported by external sources, are usually classified as cultural heritage or legends.
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