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Which word is derived from the Greek word 'historia'?
Which word is derived from the Greek word 'historia'?
- Mathematics
- History (correct)
- Latin
- Philosophy
How long has the discipline of history existed?
How long has the discipline of history existed?
- 1,000 years
- 2,400 years (correct)
- 1,500 years
- 2,000 years
What is the popular definition of history?
What is the popular definition of history?
- The study of human civilization
- The memorization of dates and events
- The study of the past (correct)
- The investigation of historical evidences
What does the word 'historia' mean in classical Latin?
What does the word 'historia' mean in classical Latin?
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Why do students often dread studying history?
Why do students often dread studying history?
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Which word describes history as the study of the past?
Which word describes history as the study of the past?
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What does the Greek word 'historia' mean?
What does the Greek word 'historia' mean?
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How old is the discipline of history compared to mathematics and philosophy?
How old is the discipline of history compared to mathematics and philosophy?
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What is the meaning of 'historia' in classical Latin?
What is the meaning of 'historia' in classical Latin?
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Why do students often dread studying history?
Why do students often dread studying history?
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Study Notes
History: Origin and Definition
- The word "history" is derived from the Greek word 'historia'.
- 'Historia' in classical Latin means "inquiry, knowledge obtained by investigation".
- The Greek word 'historia' means "learning by inquiry, research".
- History is often described as the study of the past.
History as a Discipline
- The discipline of history has existed for thousands of years.
- History is a relatively old discipline, but not as old as mathematics and philosophy.
Student Perception
- Students often dread studying history, but the reasons for this are not specified.
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