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What is the origin of the term 'history'?
What is the origin of the term 'history'?
- From modern English
- From Greek word historia meaning 'knowledge acquired through inquiry' (correct)
- From ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs
- From classical Latin
What is the main focus of history as a discipline?
What is the main focus of history as a discipline?
- Studying futuristic events
- Exploring outer space
- Analyzing scientific theories
- Writing about significant individuals and historical events (correct)
What does the term 'historia' refer to in classical Latin?
What does the term 'historia' refer to in classical Latin?
- Musical compositions
- Science fiction stories
- Medical textbooks
- Written records of the past (correct)
What does the mantra 'no document, no history' imply?
What does the mantra 'no document, no history' imply?
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Why is the distinction between primary and secondary sources important in history?
Why is the distinction between primary and secondary sources important in history?
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According to John Redmond in 1893, what does studying history provide?
According to John Redmond in 1893, what does studying history provide?
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How old is the discipline of history?
How old is the discipline of history?
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Why is historiography different from history?
Why is historiography different from history?
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What does the word 'history' mean in classical Latin?
What does the word 'history' mean in classical Latin?
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What is the main focus of historiography as described in the text?
What is the main focus of historiography as described in the text?
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How does studying history provide a better understanding of change according to the text?
How does studying history provide a better understanding of change according to the text?
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'A future with your past' suggests that studying history helps individuals:
'A future with your past' suggests that studying history helps individuals:
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