Uncover the Depths of History

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What is the main focus of history, as mentioned in the text?

  • The relevance to humanity
  • The study of the past (correct)
  • The investigation of ancient civilizations
  • The discrimination of other civilizations

What is one limitation of relying solely on written documents as historical sources?

  • They can be easily forged
  • They are discriminatory towards other civilizations
  • They are not considered valid by conventional historians
  • They are often destroyed in wars (correct)

What is the Greek word for history?

  • Philosophy
  • Investigation
  • Knowledge
  • Historia (correct)

What is the approximate age of history as a discipline, as mentioned in the text?

<p>2,400 years (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the study of historical sources other than written documents?

<p>Historiography (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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