Master the Art of Historiography

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Which term refers to the study of historical writing and the writing of history?

Criticisms
Historiography (correct)
Primary Source
Triangulation Method

What is an example of a primary source?

A first-hand account of an event (correct)
A record that is cross-checked and accurate
An account that comes from an original source
A secondary account of an event

What is the main difference between primary and secondary sources?

Primary sources are written by experts, while secondary sources are written by amateurs
Primary sources are always cross-checked and accurate, while secondary sources are not
Primary sources are more accurate than secondary sources
Primary sources are first-hand accounts, while secondary sources are second-hand accounts (correct)

Which term refers to the critical examination and evaluation of historical writing?

Historiography (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between primary and secondary sources?

Primary sources are firsthand accounts or evidence, while secondary sources come from an original or primary source (C) Signup and view all the answers