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Who is considered the founder of modern historiography?
Who wrote the book 'Archaeology of Knowledge'?
Which pair is incorrectly matched?
Who introduced the concept of 'Dialectics'?
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Which school of thought is associated with the 'Annales School' concept?
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'The Histories' is a work associated with which historical figure?
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Who coined the term 'the archaeology of knowledge' for his method?
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Where is the earliest inscription in the world displayed?
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Which civilization is credited with the tradition of recording historical events?
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'The Histories' is a book written by which ancient historian who first used the term 'History'?
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'Annales' school of historiography emerged in which country?
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Which university in Germany had an independent department for history in 1737 C.E.?
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Study Notes
Historiography Development in the West
- Voltaire is considered the founder of modern historiography.
- Michel Foucault wrote the book "Archaeology of Knowledge".
- Leopold von Ranke wrote "The Theory and Practice of History".
- Herodotus wrote "The Histories".
Key Concepts
- Dialectics: a method of analysis based on opposites.
- Annales School: a new school of historiography that arose in France.
- Class Theory: a theory developed by Karl Marx in his book "Das Kapital", which states that society is divided into classes based on their relationship to the means of production.
- Feminist Historiography: a type of historiography that focuses on women's lives and experiences.
Characteristics of Modern Historiography
- Four characteristics of modern historiography:
- Focus on social and economic history
- Use of scientific methods
- Objective approach
- Focus on ordinary people's lives
Leopold von Ranke's Perspective of History
- Leopold von Ranke's view on ways to write history emphasizes the importance of objective research and the use of primary sources.
Other Key Facts
- The earliest inscription in the world is displayed at the Louvre museum in France.
- The tradition of recording historical events can be traced back to the Sumer civilization in Mesopotamia.
- The tradition of modern historiography has its roots in the writings of Greek historians.
- Herodotus, a Greek historian, was the first to use the term "History" for his book entitled "The Histories".
- In 1737 CE, the University of Gottingen in Germany had an independent department for history.
- Historiography of the 19th century was greatly influenced by the thoughts of Leopold von Ranke.
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Test your knowledge with important questions and answers related to the development of historiography in the West. This quiz covers key concepts from Chapter 1 of the Maharashtra State Board Class 10 History textbook.
