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According to Positivists, historical events are primarily influenced by:
According to Positivists, historical events are primarily influenced by:
- Social movements
- Religious institutions
- Economic factors
- Political and military structures (correct)
What did Foucault dispute about historical sources?
What did Foucault dispute about historical sources?
- They offer fixed meanings
- They provide complete and accurate information
- They are biased, incomplete, and language is fluid (correct)
- They are reliable and unbiased
According to Howell and Prevenier, how should one construct historical interpretations?
According to Howell and Prevenier, how should one construct historical interpretations?
- With complete objectivity
- Responsibly, with care, and self-consciousness about limitations (correct)
- Without consulting primary sources
- Without considering the disabilities of sources
What is a key aspect of higher criticism in historical research?
What is a key aspect of higher criticism in historical research?
The absence of which institution allowed the Renaissance to flourish according to the text?
The absence of which institution allowed the Renaissance to flourish according to the text?
What is the focus of American Revolution according to the text?
What is the focus of American Revolution according to the text?
What is the main focus of Historical Criticism?
What is the main focus of Historical Criticism?
In the context of Historical Criticism, what does 'Lower Criticism' primarily deal with?
In the context of Historical Criticism, what does 'Lower Criticism' primarily deal with?
What is the main concern of 'Higher Criticism' in the context of Historical Criticism?
What is the main concern of 'Higher Criticism' in the context of Historical Criticism?
When applying External Criticism, what does the determination of 'provenance' refer to?
When applying External Criticism, what does the determination of 'provenance' refer to?
Which aspect is NOT a part of the process of External Criticism in Historical Criticism?
Which aspect is NOT a part of the process of External Criticism in Historical Criticism?
What is the primary goal of 'External Criticism' in Historical Criticism?
What is the primary goal of 'External Criticism' in Historical Criticism?
What is the purpose of internal criticism in analyzing historical documents?
What is the purpose of internal criticism in analyzing historical documents?
How does the School of Thought mentioned in the text differ from historiography?
How does the School of Thought mentioned in the text differ from historiography?
What does higher criticism aim to evaluate in historical documents?
What does higher criticism aim to evaluate in historical documents?
What is the main focus of internal criticism in relation to historical documents?
What is the main focus of internal criticism in relation to historical documents?
Which factor does the School of Thought prioritize when explaining historical events?
Which factor does the School of Thought prioritize when explaining historical events?
What distinguishes historiography from higher criticism in analyzing historical data?
What distinguishes historiography from higher criticism in analyzing historical data?
