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History: The Study of Past Events

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What is the origin of the word 'History'?

From the English word 'Historic' which means important
From the Latin word 'Historia' which means story
From the French word 'Histore' which means past
From the Greek word 'Historia' which means careful enquiry (correct)

Who is known as 'The Father of History'?

Aristotle
Socrates
Plato
Herodotus (correct)

When did history begin to be recognized as a discipline of social sciences?

Ancient Greece
Middle Ages
Early 18th century (correct)
Renaissance period

What kind of developments are all interconnected with history?

All of the above, plus cultural, intellectual, religious, and military (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the study of history?

The study of change over time (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the study of history as a social science?

It emphasizes the importance of empirical evidence and the use of source materials (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is historiography focused on?

The critical examination of sources for writing history (D) Signup and view all the answers

How has Ibn Khaldun been recognized in the field of historiography?

As the Father of Historiography (C) Signup and view all the answers

What do professional historians specialize in?

A specific time period (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of studying history according to the text?

To study change over time (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the common content of history as mentioned in the text?

Revolutionary changes and rise/fall of empires (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does history emphasize about human societies as per the text?

Differences in ideas, institutions, and cultural practices over time (C) Signup and view all the answers