RPH Lesson 1 Checkpoint

The term historia, from which "history" is derived, originally means "knowledge acquired through inquiry."

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History is unique among social sciences because it focuses primarily on present-day events.

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Herodotus is known as the "Father of Scientific History" due to his emphasis on systematic evidence collection.

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Written records became a central part of historical study during the medieval period due to the influence of expanding Western empires.

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The subject matter, purpose, and nature of history are universally agreed upon among historians.

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Positivism in the 19th century promoted the idea that historical events must be documented in written records to be considered valid history.

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Early historical records equally represented all social classes, including peasants and indigenous groups, due to the wide availability of written sources.

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Historiography is the study of historical facts and events themselves, rather than the study of how history is written and interpreted.

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History has sometimes been used by governments to create a unified national identity, even if this meant distorting historical facts.

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The study of history provides insight into human capabilities and limitations, helping society learn from past actions to face current challenges.

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