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History Study and Documentation
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History Study and Documentation

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Herodotus is often considered the 'father of history'

True

The word 'history' comes from the Ancient Greek word 'historía'

True

History is not taught as part of primary and secondary education

False

Thucydides is known for his military-focused approach in historical writing

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The word 'history' was borrowed from Old English into Latin

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Spring and Autumn Annals date back to the 2nd century BC

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

'History' was brought into Middle English from Old French and Anglo-Norman

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The modern study of history includes the study of specific regions and certain topical or thematic elements

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ancient cultural influences have not helped create variant interpretations of the nature of history

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

History is not considered a major discipline in universities

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

History is the systematic study and documentation of the human past.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The period before the invention of writing systems is considered prehistory.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Historians do not seek knowledge of the past using historical sources such as written documents, oral accounts, art and material artifacts, and ecological markers.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

History is complete and has no debatable mysteries.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Stories common to a particular culture, but not supported by external sources, are usually classified as cultural heritage or legends.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

History differs from myth in that it is supported by verifiable evidence.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Herodotus is often considered the 'father of history'

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The word 'history' was borrowed from Old English into Latin

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Spring and Autumn Annals date back to the 2nd century BC

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Thucydides is known for his military-focused approach in historical writing

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

History is taught as part of primary and secondary education

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

History is the systematic study and documentation of the human past.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The period before the invention of writing systems is considered prehistory.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Historians do not seek knowledge of the past using historical sources such as written documents, oral accounts, art and material artifacts, and ecological markers.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

'History' was brought into Middle English from Old French and Anglo-Norman.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Stories common to a particular culture, but not supported by external sources, are usually classified as cultural heritage or legends.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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