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What is historiography in relation to writing history?
An imaginative reconstruction of the past from data derived by critical examination
Why is history considered integrative of many disciplines?
It incorporates geography, literature, art, sociology, economics, and political science
What does the study of history contribute to according to the text?
Moral understanding
What is one of the skills that history develops among students?
Ability to assess conflicting interpretations
Why is history considered controversial according to the text?
It encourages critical thinking and questioning social justice
What does historiography accomplish in the process of writing history?
Construction of multiple perspectives based on analysis
What did the German word 'Geschichte' mean in relation to history?
That which has happened
According to Zeus Salazar, what is the root word of 'kasaysayan' and what does it mean?
Saysay - Meaningful narrative
What is the primary focus of history according to Ambeth Ocampo?
Narrative about past events with meaning
Based on the text, what is required for an event or object to be studied objectively?
A detached and truthful knowledge
What are artifacts in the context of history?
Relics of human occurrences
What distinguishes 'history' from 'scientia' in Latin according to Louis Gottschalk?
History is based on recollections while scientia is not
Explore the concept of history as seen through different lenses, from Greek and Latin origins to common modern definitions. Learn about the evolution of the term 'history' and its various interpretations over time.
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