GE 2 (1ST QUIZ) 1M-2

What is history defined as?

• The study of future events

• Everything that has been recorded or occurred from the beginning of time to the last instant

• A list of random events

• Stories passed down orally

What does the Greek word "historia" mean?

• A list of events

• Written records

• Oral traditions

• Knowledge acquired through inquiring or investigation

How did the definition of "historia" change in classical Latin?

• It remained the same

• It became known as oral history

• It referred to a list of random events

• It became known as the account of the past of a person or group through written documents and historical evidence

According to traditional historians, what does "No Document" mean?

• No investigation

• No events

• No knowledge

• No history

What is mere record or collection of events called?

• History

• Anthropology

• Chronology

• Mythology

To be considered history, what must documentary records of events trace?

• Daily activities

• Personal opinions

• The development, rise and fall, or rebirth of a person, society, or country

• Random events

What is the key difference between history and chronology?

• History is a logbook

• History shows a pattern in societal evolution

• Chronology traces the rise and fall of societies

• Chronology is based on myth

Why can't a simple list of events be considered history?

• It lacks documentary evidence

• It is based on myths

• It is too detailed

• It is purely fictional

What is a necessary condition for an event to be a part of history?

• It must be recorded in documents

• It must be mythologized

• It must be fictional

• It must be ignored

What phrase did traditional historians use to emphasize the importance of documents?

• No Documents, No Myths"

• "No Documents, No Investigation"

• "No Documents, No History"

• "No Documents, No Knowledge"