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What is the historian's primary tool for understanding and interpreting the past?
What is the historian's primary tool for understanding and interpreting the past?
- Primary sources (correct)
- Internal criticism
- External criticism
- Historical facts
What do historical sources ascertain?
What do historical sources ascertain?
- Historical narrative
- External criticism
- Internal criticism
- Historical facts (correct)
Which type of criticism involves evaluating the credibility, authenticity, and provenance of historical sources?
Which type of criticism involves evaluating the credibility, authenticity, and provenance of historical sources?
- Internal criticism
- Historical narrative
- External criticism (correct)
- Primary sources
What skill does using primary sources in historical research help develop?
What skill does using primary sources in historical research help develop?
What is the focus of internal criticism in historical research?
What is the focus of internal criticism in historical research?
What does EXTERNAL CRITICISM examine?
What does EXTERNAL CRITICISM examine?
What is the main focus of INTERNAL CRITICISM?
What is the main focus of INTERNAL CRITICISM?
What do primary sources provide in terms of historical events?
What do primary sources provide in terms of historical events?
Why are primary sources challenging to those who use them?
Why are primary sources challenging to those who use them?
What is primary source literacy?
What is primary source literacy?
Flashcards
Primary Sources
Primary Sources
Original documents or artifacts created during the historical time period being studied.
Internal Criticism
Internal Criticism
The process of evaluating the truthfulness and reliability of the content of a primary source, taking into account the author's perspective, biases, and intentions.
External Criticism
External Criticism
The process of assessing the authenticity and genuineness of a primary source by examining its physical characteristics, origin, and potential for forgery.
Primary Source Literacy
Primary Source Literacy
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Historical Facts
Historical Facts
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Critical and Analytical Skills
Critical and Analytical Skills
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Weaving Historical Narrative
Weaving Historical Narrative
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Direct Evidence of Human Activity
Direct Evidence of Human Activity
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Primary Sources Require Critical Analysis
Primary Sources Require Critical Analysis
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Historian's Primary Tool
Historian's Primary Tool
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