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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?
Why do students often dread studying history?
Why do students often dread studying history?
Which word describes history as the study of the past?
Which word describes history as the study of the past?
What does the Greek word 'historia' mean?
What does the Greek word 'historia' mean?
How old is the discipline of history compared to mathematics and philosophy?
How old is the discipline of history compared to mathematics and philosophy?
What is the meaning of 'historia' in classical Latin?
What is the meaning of 'historia' in classical Latin?
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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