Differences of historical opinion

. makes the study of history interesting and vita

Why does bias usually make a source less reliable for historians?

. It can distort their observations

Many famous figures or historical events leave a legacy, or

an impact on future generations

Empathy is the ability to

imagine one's self in another's place

Which of the following is true about the study of history?

. History is continually tested and proven, History is often argued and revised

. After a historian thinks of a question or problem about history, their next step is to

. collect evidence to support their work

What is one difference between primary and secondary sources?

. Primary are usually eyewitness accounts; secondary are no

What is historical interpretation?

. the process of assigning meaning to historical events

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Differences of historical opinion
. makes the study of history interesting and vita
overwhelmingly distorts facts about a historical even
makes history difficult to study.
makes it impossible to correct mistakes made in the past
2
"History" is a Greek word meaning
. investigation
evidence
citizen
skills
3
What does the term "history" often refer to?
all of the above
stories about the past
incidents from the past
. an academic discipline
4
Why does bias usually make a source less reliable for historians?
. It generally is based on false facts
It is not supported with evidence
. It can go against their own beliefs
. It can distort their observations
5
Many famous figures or historical events leave a legacy, or
. unique historical interpretations
an impact on future generations
old physical remains and artifacts
. the passing down of ancient legends
6
Empathy is the ability to
remember historical facts with ease
. be completely impartial when judging a person
recognize when someone is lying
imagine one's self in another's place
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. A person's point of view may be shaped by their
all of the above
religion
. age
gender
8
Which of the following is true about the study of history?
. History relies mostly on primary sources
. History is continually tested and proven
History is often argued and revised
. History usually incorporates some fiction
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. After a historian thinks of a question or problem about history, their next step is to
. write several relevant secondary sources.
reconstruct what happened in the event.
. collect evidence to support their work
establish events in chronological order
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What is one difference between primary and secondary sources?
. Primary are usually eyewitness accounts; secondary are no
Secondary usually reflect signs of bias; primary do not
. Secondary are usually written documents; primary are no
Primary include historical interpretation; secondary do not
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What is historical interpretation?
the process of categorizing historical sources usefulness
. the act of locating the creator of a historical source
the act of placing historical events in chronological order
. the process of assigning meaning to historical events

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