WorksheetsHistoriography
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 24mins
How do you define historiography?
Historians write with their own agenda in mind.
True
False
As academics, what are we referring to when we talk about history?
The narrative that has been written by historians.
The story of the past.
Everything that has ever happened.
What do we need to be aware of when considering a historians perspective? List some examples.
There can be multiple perspectives or historical narratives that contest one another.
True
False
What can historians use to increase the usefulness and reliability of their narratives?
History changes depending on when the history was written.
False
True
Would you consider Brad a historian? Why or why not?
Is a historians perspective/narrative impacted by their religious beliefs?
Yes
No
Depends on the belief.
What are the benefits of analysing the historiography around an event?
What things limit the usefulness and reliability of a historical narrative?
