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# Definición y Utilidad de la Historia The most complete definition of history indicates that it is a social science that studies the past to help humans understand the society in which they live, and thus understand their present. Based on this, historian Pierre Vilar states that history should t...

# Definición y Utilidad de la Historia The most complete definition of history indicates that it is a social science that studies the past to help humans understand the society in which they live, and thus understand their present. Based on this, historian Pierre Vilar states that history should teach us the usefulness of studying the past to help us understand the present. ## Ejemplos de reactivos **1. ¿En qué consiste la utilidad de la historia?** a) Nos ayuda a saber más del mundo b) Nos ayuda a ser mejores personas c) Nos ayuda a comparar épocas d) Nos ayuda a comprender el presente **Correct Answer:** d **2. La historia es una** a) Ciencia social b) Metodología c) Materia escolar d) Explicación subjetiva **Correct Answer:** a ## Fuentes de la Historia Furthermore, the historian approaches their subject of study through sources that they select, analyze and interpret. These include: * **Direct or Material Sources:** These are sources that have not been interpreted, such as remains of hands, tools, weapons, furniture, clothing, and monuments. * **Indirect or Written, Graphic Sources:** These include parchments, papyrus, tombstones, printed materials, images, cave paintings, or murals.