Match the definition with the approach to history.
-the zeitgeist approach
A)focuses on ideas in their intellectual and disciplinary contexts
B)focuses on impact of the "spirit of the times" on the significance achieved by a person or idea in a given era
C)focuses on the eminent individuals whose ideas shaped the field
D)focuses on the social and political factors that shaped the field

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The zeitgeist approach focuses on the impact of the "spirit of the times" on the significance achieved by a person or idea in a given era.

Answer: A
 The intellectual approach focuses on ideas in their intellectual and disciplinary contexts.

Answer: C
 The great man approach focuses on eminent individuals whose ideas shaped the field.

Answer: D
 The social and political approach focuses on the social and political factors that shaped the field.

Match the Definition with the Approach to History