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What types of materials might a historian have to rely on, besides books?
What types of materials might a historian have to rely on, besides books?
- Newspaper articles, magazines, and journals
- Fictional novels, short stories, and poems
- Photographs, videos, and audio recordings
- Archaeological, epigraphical, or numismatical materials (correct)
Where might a historian have to search for official records?
Where might a historian have to search for official records?
- Schools and universities
- Archives, courthouses, government libraries (correct)
- Coffee shops and restaurants
- Bookstores and libraries
What kind of private papers might a historian have to look for in his research?
What kind of private papers might a historian have to look for in his research?
- Newspapers and magazines
- Modern-day private diaries
- Official government reports
- Papers of business houses, muniment rooms of ancient castles (correct)
What is meant by 'sources' in the context of the text?
What is meant by 'sources' in the context of the text?
How can a historian make their sources more relevant?
How can a historian make their sources more relevant?
What is the purpose of using different methodologies and theories by historians when analyzing historical sources?
What is the purpose of using different methodologies and theories by historians when analyzing historical sources?
What is the main difference between primary and secondary sources?
What is the main difference between primary and secondary sources?
Which of the following is an example of a primary source?
Which of the following is an example of a primary source?
What does historical context refer to?
What does historical context refer to?
How does Gottschalk define secondary sources?
How does Gottschalk define secondary sources?
Why is it important for historians to consider different perspectives when analyzing historical events?
Why is it important for historians to consider different perspectives when analyzing historical events?
Which type of source can provide raw data for historians to interpret?
Which type of source can provide raw data for historians to interpret?
