17 Questions
What type of sources are materials written or published by a firsthand eyewitness or participant?
Primary sources
Which type of sources analyze and interpret primary sources?
Secondary sources
What is the practice of verifying evidence's authenticity by examining its physical characteristics known as?
External criticism
Which type of criticism aims to develop historians' perspectives and understanding of the past?
Historical criticism
What type of document characteristic does external criticism aim to test?
All of the above
Which type of sources include materials that were made by a firsthand eyewitness or participant?
Artifacts
What aspects are involved in determining the ability of a witness to tell the truth according to the text?
Nearness to the event, competence, and degree of attention
What does corroboration refer to in the context of historical analysis as per the text?
Supporting or confirming a theory or finding
What does content refer to in the study of history?
The subjects or topics covered in a book or document
What does context mean in relation to historical sources?
The parts of a written or spoken statement that precede or follow a specific passage
Which factor determines if an author consciously or unconsciously tells falsehoods according to the text?
Willingness to Tell the Truth
What is a key requirement for a knowledge claim to be considered true by positivist historians?
Empirical and observable evidence
In Postcolonial history, what is one of the main focuses when writing history?
Highlighting national identity free from colonial influence
What was a core concern of the Annales School of History?
Social history
What are classified as historical sources?
A combination of different sources including Oral History, artifacts, and more
Which type of source is a manuscript in the classification of historical sources?
Primary source
What characterizes the approach of Positivist historians in conducting historical research?
Objective and impartial conduct
Test your knowledge on primary and secondary sources, including their characteristics, examples, and categories. Learn about the differences between materials produced by contemporary witnesses and those with indirect involvement.
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