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Which term refers to the practice of historical writing and the traditional method of doing historical research?
Which term refers to the practice of historical writing and the traditional method of doing historical research?
- Factual History
- Historiography (correct)
- Historia
- Historians
What does the term 'historia' mean?
What does the term 'historia' mean?
- Learning by inquiry (correct)
- Accounts of phenomena
- Historical writing
- Chronological order
What is the main focus of factual history?
What is the main focus of factual history?
- Analyzing historical events
- Interpreting historical documents
- Recreating the past
- Providing basic and plain information (correct)
Who are individuals who write about history?
Who are individuals who write about history?
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What does the term 'historiography' involve?
What does the term 'historiography' involve?
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Historical Writing and Research
- Historiography refers to the practice of historical writing and the traditional method of doing historical research.
Origin of Historia
- The term 'historia' comes from the Greek word for "inquiry" or "knowledge obtained by investigation".
Factual History
- The main focus of factual history is on the accurate and objective presentation of past events.
Historians
- Individuals who write about history are known as historians.
Historiography Involves
- Historiography involves the study of the methods and principles of historical research and writing, including the collection and analysis of historical sources.
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