Marxist History Analysis Quiz

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Who among the following Indian historians is known for adopting a Marxist ideological framework?

Damodar Kosambi (correct)

Ranjit Guha

Mahatma Jyotirao Phule

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar

Which of the following historians was one of the founder members of the Indian Communist Party?

Ram Sharan Sharma

Ranjit Guha

Damodar Kosambi

Comrade Shripad Amrut Dange (correct)

Which book represents Marxist historiography and discusses the transition from 'Primitive Communism to Slavery'?

'The Caste System in India' by Ram Sharan Sharma

'Primitive Communism to Slavery' by Comrade Shripad Amrut Dange (correct)

Subaltern History by Ranjit Guha

'Primitive Communism to Slavery' by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar

According to Marxist historiography, what remains the basic theme in analyzing the impact of significant social events?

Means of production Signup and view all the answers

Who played a major role in establishing subaltern history as an important academic school of historiography?

Ranjit Guha Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does subaltern history emphasize when writing about history?

'Bottommost ranks' of society Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Karl Marx's 'Class Theory' in historiography?

It focuses on the role of social classes in shaping historical events Signup and view all the answers

According to Karl Marx, history is primarily about:

Living people Signup and view all the answers

How does Marxist historiography view the relationship between economic factors and historical change?

As the primary driver of historical progress Signup and view all the answers

What did Karl Marx believe shaped human relationships according to the text?

Fundamental needs and means of production Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with modern historiography?

Exclusive focus on political history Signup and view all the answers

How did Karl Marx view the accessibility of means of production in society?

It was unequally distributed among society Signup and view all the answers

What did Karl Marx argue caused evidence to emerge according to the text?

Inequality in the ownership of means of production Signup and view all the answers

In the context of historiography, why is feminist historiography considered significant?

It provides a different perspective on traditional historical narratives Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect best describes Leopold von Ranké's perspective on history?

Emphasis on archival research and factual accuracy Signup and view all the answers

Which scholar criticized imaginative narration of history according to the text?

Leopold von Ranké Signup and view all the answers

'The archaeology of knowledge' method, as described by Foucault, primarily focuses on:

Unearthing hidden truths within historical texts Signup and view all the answers

What did Karl Marx believe was the driving force behind historical change?

Class struggles and changes in means of production Signup and view all the answers