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Which word is derived from the Greek word 'historia'?

  • Mathematics
  • History (correct)
  • Latin
  • Philosophy

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?

  • 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?

<p>Account of the past (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do students often dread studying history?

<p>It requires memorization of dates (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which word describes history as the study of the past?

<p>Discipline (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Greek word 'historia' mean?

<p>Inquiry (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How old is the discipline of history compared to mathematics and philosophy?

<p>Around the same age (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'historia' in classical Latin?

<p>Account of the past through written documents (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do students often dread studying history?

<p>Lack of relevance to their lives and contexts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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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