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Understanding History: Module 1 - What is Sources?

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Understanding History: Module 1 - What is Sources?

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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?

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?

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?

Materials used by historians to write history Signup and view all the answers

How can a historian make their sources more relevant?

By delimiting persons, area, time, and function more precisely Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using different methodologies and theories by historians when analyzing historical sources?

To properly study history and enhance national identity Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between primary and secondary sources?

Primary sources are written by eyewitnesses, while secondary sources are not. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a primary source?

A diary entry from a soldier during a war Signup and view all the answers

What does historical context refer to?

The cultural background of the people involved in a historical event Signup and view all the answers

How does Gottschalk define secondary sources?

As the testimony of anyone who is not an eyewitness Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for historians to consider different perspectives when analyzing historical events?

To form a more comprehensive understanding of the event Signup and view all the answers

Which type of source can provide raw data for historians to interpret?

Diaries written by eyewitnesses Signup and view all the answers