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What is the definition of history?

  • The study of animals.
  • The study of rocks.
  • The study of the past. (correct)
  • The study of the future.

Which of the following is NOT a source used in historical study?

  • Oral traditions
  • Written documents
  • Artifacts
  • Future predictions (correct)

What does historiography study?

  • The study of ancient civilizations.
  • The study of historical timelines.
  • The study of historical artifacts.
  • The study of how history is written. (correct)

What are original materials from the time period being studied called?

<p>Primary sources (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is an example of a primary source?

<p>A diary entry from the time period (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do secondary sources provide?

<p>Interpretations of primary sources (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the collection of historical information from interviews called?

<p>Oral history (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which concept refers to the relationship between cause and effect in historical events?

<p>Causation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does social history primarily focus on?

<p>Experiences of ordinary people (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is studying history important?

<p>To provide context for understanding the present (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Historiography

The study of how history is written, including the methods and biases of historians.

Primary Sources

Original materials from a time period, offering firsthand accounts of events.

Secondary Sources

Interpretations of primary sources that offer analysis and commentary on past events.

Oral History

Historical information collected through interviews, preserving personal accounts of past events.

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Periodization

Division of history into meaningful blocks of time to understand trends and turning points.

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Social History

The study of the experiences of everyday people in the past, including social structures and norms.

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Political History

The study of power, governance, and political institutions in the past.

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Economic History

The study of economic systems, activities, and institutions throughout history.

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Cultural History

Focuses on culture, ideas, and beliefs.

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Environmental History

Examines human and environment interactions throughout time.

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