What was Herodotus's main goal in writing The Histories?

Exploring Ancient Histories with Herodotus

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Social Studies
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6th - 8th Grade
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Andy Svec
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To entertain with myths
To record divine interventions
To provide a rational understanding of events
To list events without explanation
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was Herodotus's hometown and its political affiliation?
Sparta, part of the Greek alliance
Athens, independent Greek city-state
Corinth, neutral city-state
Halicarnassus, part of the Persian Empire
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In which battle did the Athenians achieve an unexpected victory?
Battle of Salamis
Battle of Plataea
Battle of Marathon
Battle of Thermopylae
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which battle was led by 300 Spartans?
Battle of Marathon
Battle of Salamis
Battle of Thermopylae
Battle of Plataea
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What strategy did the Greek navy use to defeat the Persian fleet?
Using superior ships
Alliance with another navy
Outnumbering the Persians
Ambush in a narrow channel
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the Greek word 'autopsy' mean in the context of Herodotus's research method?
Seeing for oneself
Following tradition
Hearing from others
Analyzing texts
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of evidence did Herodotus use in his inquiries?
Scientific data and experiments
Eyewitness accounts, hearsay, and tradition
Philosophical theories
Archaeological findings
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