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The word history is derived from the Greek noun Historia, which means learning.
The word history is derived from the Greek noun Historia, which means learning.
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In English, the phrase natural history refers to a systematic account of natural phenomena, whether or not chronological ordering was a factor in the account.
In English, the phrase natural history refers to a systematic account of natural phenomena, whether or not chronological ordering was a factor in the account.
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The Latin word 'Scientia' is used more regularly than 'history' to designate non-chronological systematic accounts of natural phenomena.
The Latin word 'Scientia' is used more regularly than 'history' to designate non-chronological systematic accounts of natural phenomena.
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The word 'history' is reserved usually for accounts of phenomena, especially human affairs, in chronological order.
The word 'history' is reserved usually for accounts of phenomena, especially human affairs, in chronological order.
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The German word for history, 'Geschichte', is derived from 'geschehen' meaning to learn.
The German word for history, 'Geschichte', is derived from 'geschehen' meaning to learn.
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In the past, the word history was used to describe a set of natural phenomena, whether or not chronological ordering was a factor in the account.
In the past, the word history was used to describe a set of natural phenomena, whether or not chronological ordering was a factor in the account.
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The term 'subjective' refers to facts of history derived from direct observation of events.
The term 'subjective' refers to facts of history derived from direct observation of events.
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'objective' knowledge is considered inferior to 'subjective' knowledge.
'objective' knowledge is considered inferior to 'subjective' knowledge.
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Artifacts and written documents are the only sources of historical knowledge according to the text.
Artifacts and written documents are the only sources of historical knowledge according to the text.
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The historian's aim is only to be descriptive, telling what happened, when, where, and who took part.
The historian's aim is only to be descriptive, telling what happened, when, where, and who took part.
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Direct observation of artifacts surviving from the past provides the essence of the study of history.
Direct observation of artifacts surviving from the past provides the essence of the study of history.
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Data derived from 'subjective' knowledge is easier to obtain compared to other kinds of knowledge.
Data derived from 'subjective' knowledge is easier to obtain compared to other kinds of knowledge.
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The term 'objective' refers to studying to acquire detached and truthful knowledge independent of personal reaction.
The term 'objective' refers to studying to acquire detached and truthful knowledge independent of personal reaction.
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Historical context can only be given to artifacts if they can be placed in a non-human setting.
Historical context can only be given to artifacts if they can be placed in a non-human setting.
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Artifacts are considered to be the happenings or events themselves according to the text.
Artifacts are considered to be the happenings or events themselves according to the text.
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The historian aims at being descriptive rather than interpretative when studying history.
The historian aims at being descriptive rather than interpretative when studying history.
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What is the meaning of the word 'history' according to the Greek noun Historia?
What is the meaning of the word 'history' according to the Greek noun Historia?
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What does the German word for history, 'Geschichte', derive from?
What does the German word for history, 'Geschichte', derive from?
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In what context was the equivalent Latin word 'Scientia' used more regularly?
In what context was the equivalent Latin word 'Scientia' used more regularly?
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What was the word 'history' reserved for over time, according to the text?
What was the word 'history' reserved for over time, according to the text?
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What did the Latin word 'Scientia' come to be used more regularly for?
What did the Latin word 'Scientia' come to be used more regularly for?
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What does the phrase 'natural history' refer to in English?
What does the phrase 'natural history' refer to in English?
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What is the primary characteristic of 'subjective' facts of history?
What is the primary characteristic of 'subjective' facts of history?
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What is the main drawback associated with 'subjective' knowledge?
What is the main drawback associated with 'subjective' knowledge?
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What do historians aim to achieve when studying history?
What do historians aim to achieve when studying history?
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What is the primary characteristic of artifacts as sources of history?
What is the primary characteristic of artifacts as sources of history?
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Why is it important for artifacts to be placed in a human setting to provide historical context?
Why is it important for artifacts to be placed in a human setting to provide historical context?
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What is the prejudice against 'subjective' knowledge according to the text?
What is the prejudice against 'subjective' knowledge according to the text?
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Which term refers to studying to acquire detached and truthful knowledge independent of personal reaction?
Which term refers to studying to acquire detached and truthful knowledge independent of personal reaction?
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Why are artifacts and written documents considered raw materials out of which history may be written?
Why are artifacts and written documents considered raw materials out of which history may be written?
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What characteristic distinguishes 'subjective' knowledge from 'objective' knowledge?
What characteristic distinguishes 'subjective' knowledge from 'objective' knowledge?
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What does the historian aim for when dealing with historical artifacts?
What does the historian aim for when dealing with historical artifacts?
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