Hiss 111 historiography pass question paper

 Hiss 111 historiography

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is historiography?  

   a) The study of historical events  

   b) The study of how history is written and interpreted  

   c) The study of ancient artifacts  

   d) The study of geography  

2. Which of the following is a primary source?  

   a) A history textbook  

   b) A diary written during World War II  

   c) A documentary film made in 2020  

   d) A biography of a historical figure  

3. Who is considered the "Father of History"?  

   a) Thucydides  

   b) Herodotus  

   c) Leopold von Ranke  

   d) Karl Marx  

4. What is the main focus of Marxist historiography?  

   a) The role of individuals in history  

   b) The economic and class struggles in society  

   c) The impact of religion on historical events  

   d) The study of military history  

5. Which historian emphasized the importance of objectivity in historical writing?  

   a) Herodotus  

   b) Thucydides  

   c) Leopold von Ranke  

   d) Edward Gibbon  

6. What is oral history?  

   a) History written in books  

   b) History passed down through spoken words  

   c) History based on archaeological findings  

   d) History focused on political events  

7. Which of the following is NOT a type of historical source?  

   a) Primary source  

   b) Secondary source  

   c) Tertiary source  

   d) Fictional source  

8. What is the Annales School known for?  

   a) Focusing on political history  

   b) Emphasizing long-term social and economic trends  

   c) Studying military history  

   d) Analyzing individual biographies  

9. Which historian wrote *The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire*?  

   a) Edward Gibbon  

   b) Leopold von Ranke  

   c) Karl Marx  

   d) Fernand Braudel  

10. What is the purpose of historical criticism?  

    a) To praise historical figures  

    b) To analyze and evaluate historical sources  

    c) To rewrite history  

    d) To ignore historical facts  

11. Historiography is the study of historical events themselves. 

(True/False)  

12. Primary sources are always more reliable than secondary sources.

       (True/False)  

13. Herodotus is known as the "Father of Scientific History."

      (True/False)  

14. Marxist historiography focuses on the role of individuals in shaping history.

      (True/False)  

15. Oral history is considered a primary source.

     (True/False)  

16. The Annales School emphasizes short-term political events.

      (True/False)  

17. Leopold von Ranke advocated for subjective interpretation in history.

      (True/False)  

18. Archaeology is a branch of historiography.

      (True/False)  

19. Historical revisionism always distorts the truth.

      (True/False)  

20. Secondary sources are interpretations of primary sources. 

     (True/False)  

21. The study of how history is written and interpreted is called __________.  

22. __________ is known as the "Father of History."  

23. The Annales School emphasizes __________ and __________ trends in history.  

24. __________ historiography focuses on economic and class struggles.  

25. A diary written by a soldier during a war is an example of a __________ source.  

26. Leopold von Ranke emphasized the importance of __________ in historical writing.  

27. The __________ School of historiography was founded by Marc Bloch and Lucien Febvre.  

28. __________ history involves the collection and study of historical information through spoken words.  

29. Edward Gibbon wrote *The History of the Decline and Fall of the __________ Empire*.  

30. Historical __________ involves reinterpreting historical events based on new evidence or perspectives.  

Section B: Essay Questions

1a. Define historiography.  

1b. Discuss the contributions of Herodotus and Thucydides to the development of historiography.  

1c. Compare and contrast primary and secondary sources in historical research.  

2a. Analyze the impact of Marxist historiography on the study of history.  

2b. Evaluate the role of oral history in preserving African traditions and cultures.  

2c. Explain the significance of the Annales School in modern historiography.  

3a. Discuss the challenges historians face in achieving objectivity in their work.  

3b. How has historical revisionism shaped our understanding of past events?  

3c. Examine the relationship between history and archaeology.  

4a. Why is Leopold von Ranke considered a pioneer of modern historiography?  

4b. Critically assess the strengths and weaknesses of oral history as a historical source.