Understanding Historical Research and Methods

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Simone de Beauvoir's writings significantly contributed to the foundation of which of the following ideologies?

  • Feminism (correct)
  • Socialism
  • Capitalism
  • Secularism

The Annales School, known for its innovative approach to history, was primarily founded by historians of what descent?

  • Greek
  • Indian
  • French (correct)
  • Roman

Which influential thinker authored 'Das Kapital', a critical analysis of capitalism?

  • Michel Foucault
  • René Descartes
  • Leopold Von Ranké
  • Karl Marx (correct)

Georg Hegel's philosophical method, which analyzes the clash of opposing ideas to arrive at a new understanding, is best described as:

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

Which philosopher and mathematician wrote 'Discourse on the Method', emphasizing the importance of reason and systematic doubt?

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

Modern historiography places a strong emphasis on what kind of principles to ensure rigorous and objective historical analysis?

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The earliest traditions of recording historical events can be traced back to which civilization?

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What did ancient communities primarily use to transmit stories of valor and heritage across generations?

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A scholar who specializes in writing critical historical narratives, analyzing and interpreting past events, can best be described as a(n):

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The practice of writing a critical historical narrative, involving research, analysis, and interpretation, is known as:

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What specific field of study focuses on tracing and documenting family descent and relationships?

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The study of coins, including their history, production, and significance, falls under what area of expertise?

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When experts examine old writings, what is primarily being assessed?

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How best can historical research be described?

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What primary goal does the systematic study of past events aim to achieve?

<p>Historical research (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which intellectual figure is credited with writing 'The Archaeology of Knowledge', a significant work on the nature of discourse and power?

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

Which of the following figures is often regarded as the founder of modern historiography due to their emphasis on rigorous methodology and source criticism?

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Flashcards

What is feminism?

A philosophical movement emphasizing equality between men and women.

Who started the Annales School?

A French group of historians who emphasized social history.

What is 'Das Kapital'?

A critical analysis of capitalism.

What is dialectics?

A method where a claim is made, opposed, then reconciled.

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What is Discourse on the Method?

A fundamental treatise on the scientific method.

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What is modern historiography based on?

Historiography using modern principles.

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Where did recording historical events begin?

An ancient civilization in Mesopotamia.

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What did ancient communities use?

Passing stories orally through generations.

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What is a historian?

Someone who critically examines and writes about history.

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What is Historiography?

The study of historical writing.

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What is genealogy?

Tracing one's ancestry.

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What is numismatics?

The study of coins.

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What is Authenticity?

Checking that something is real.

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What is historical research?

A continuous search for the knowledge of the past.

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Objective Historical Research?

Establishing a timeline of earlier occurrences.

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Who is Michel Foucault?

An archaeologist and philosopher known for 'Archaeology of Knowledge'.

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Who is Leopold von Ranke?

Pioneer of modern historiography.

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Study Notes

  • Simone de Beauvoir's writings helped establish the fundamentals of feminism.
  • The Annales School was started by French historians.
  • 'Das Kapital' was written by Karl Marx.
  • Georg Hegel's method of analysis based on opposites is known as dialectics.
  • René Descartes wrote the book 'Discourse on the Method'.
  • Modern historiography is based on scientific principles.
  • The tradition of recording historical events can be traced back to the Sumer civilization in Mesopotamia.
  • Ancient communities used cave paintings for passing stories of valor through generations.
  • A scholar who writes a critical historical narrative is a historian.
  • Historiography is the writing of a critical historical narrative.
  • Genealogy is the study of lineage.
  • Numismatics is the study of coins.
  • Experts scrutinize historical documents for their authenticity.
  • Historical research is a continuous process.
  • The objective of historical research is to understand the chronology of past events.
  • Michel Foucault wrote the book entitled 'Archaeology of Knowledge'.
  • Leopold von Ranke is considered the founder of modern historiography.

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