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Who is considered the founder of modern historiography?
Who is considered the founder of modern historiography?
- Voltaire (correct)
- Rene Descartes
- Karl Marx
- Leopold Ranke
Who wrote the book 'Archaeology of Knowledge'?
Who wrote the book 'Archaeology of Knowledge'?
- Lucien Febvre
- Michel Foucault (correct)
- Karl Marx
- Voltaire
Which pair is incorrectly matched?
Which pair is incorrectly matched?
- Herodotus - 'The Histories'
- Leopold von Ranké - 'The Theory and Practice of History'
- Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel - 'Reason in History'
- Karl Marx - 'Discourse on the Method' (correct)
Who introduced the concept of 'Dialectics'?
Who introduced the concept of 'Dialectics'?
Which school of thought is associated with the 'Annales School' concept?
Which school of thought is associated with the 'Annales School' concept?
'The Histories' is a work associated with which historical figure?
'The Histories' is a work associated with which historical figure?
Who coined the term 'the archaeology of knowledge' for his method?
Who coined the term 'the archaeology of knowledge' for his method?
Where is the earliest inscription in the world displayed?
Where is the earliest inscription in the world displayed?
Which civilization is credited with the tradition of recording historical events?
Which civilization is credited with the tradition of recording historical events?
'The Histories' is a book written by which ancient historian who first used the term 'History'?
'The Histories' is a book written by which ancient historian who first used the term 'History'?
'Annales' school of historiography emerged in which country?
'Annales' school of historiography emerged in which country?
Which university in Germany had an independent department for history in 1737 C.E.?
Which university in Germany had an independent department for history in 1737 C.E.?
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Who is the founder of modern historiography?
Who is the founder of modern historiography?
A French Enlightenment writer and philosopher considered the founder of modern historiography, known for his critical approach and emphasis on reason.
Who wrote 'Archaeology of Knowledge'?
Who wrote 'Archaeology of Knowledge'?
A French philosopher and historian who wrote 'Archaeology of Knowledge', a foundational work in the field of history.
Who introduced the term 'archaeology of knowledge'?
Who introduced the term 'archaeology of knowledge'?
The French philosopher and historian Michel Foucault introduced the concept of 'archaeology of knowledge' to analyze the historical development of knowledge systems.
What is 'archaeology of knowledge'?
What is 'archaeology of knowledge'?
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Who introduced the concept of 'Dialectics'?
Who introduced the concept of 'Dialectics'?
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What is the 'Annales School'?
What is the 'Annales School'?
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Who wrote 'The Histories'?
Who wrote 'The Histories'?
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What is 'The Histories'?
What is 'The Histories'?
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Where is the earliest inscription in the world?
Where is the earliest inscription in the world?
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Which civilization is credited with recording history?
Which civilization is credited with recording history?
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Which university had an independent department for history?
Which university had an independent department for history?
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Where did the 'Annales School' emerge?
Where did the 'Annales School' emerge?
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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.
