HISTOR WRAP

Which of the followin is not correct about historiography?

• The theory of historical writing

• study of how history was written

• critical examination and evaluation of evidence in the creation of historical knowledge

• a critical inquiry into the past

What is contextualization in history

• Providing background information for historical investigation

• Writing history based on the culture or beliefs of a historian

• Finding external evidence

• Eliminating bias by considering how the context might affect historical knowledge

What is corroboration in history

• Selection sources that support your side of the story

• combining evidence from different sources

• working collaboratively with other historians in creating historical knowledge

• All of the above

Is truth the main aim of all historical inquiry?

• No

• yes

• Yes + No

What counts as a fact in history?

• Knowledge that is supported by multiple evidences

• Justified belief

To what extent is historical knowledge subjective compared to natural sciences?

• Limited extent

• Large extent

• It is objective

Which of the following is not true about the methods used by historians

• Prioritizes primary sources

• Evaluation and analysis of sources is key in eliminating bias

• Different interpretations might distort historical knowledge

• Corroboration allows for justification of historical knowledge

It is possible to find absolute truth in history

• Yes

• no

Can historical knowledge be replicated?

• Yes

• No

• Yes and no

Must historians contexts affect how they write history?

• Yes

• No

• No & Yes