Question 1

The word Epistemology is derived from word EPISTEME.
A)hebru
B)greek
C)french
D)latin

Accepted Answer

Epistemology is derived from the Greek word "episteme," meaning knowledge or understanding, and "logos," meaning study of.

Question 2

The branch of philosophy that deals with the nature, origin and scope of knowledge.
A)bibliography
B)historiography
C)epistemology
D)episteme

Accepted Answer

Epistemology is the branch of philosophy concerned with the theory of knowledge, including its nature, origin, and scope.

Question 3

is the chronological record of what humans beings thought aspired and acted for.
A)prehistory
B)militory history
C)economic history
D)history

Accepted Answer

History encompasses the chronological record of human thoughts, aspirations, and actions, not limited to any specific aspect such as military or economic events.

Question 4

History (derived from , historia, meaning inquiry, knowledge acquired by investigation) is the study of the past, specifically how it relates to humans.
A)hebru
B)greek
C)french
D)latin

Accepted Answer

The term "history" is derived from the Greek word "historia," meaning inquiry or knowledge acquired by investigation.

Question 5

refers to both the study of the methodology of historians and the development of history as a discipline, and also to a body of historical work on a particular subject
A)historiography
B)prehistory
C)militory history
D)economic history

Accepted Answer

Historiography refers to the study of the methods of historians in developing history as an academic discipline, as well as the study of historical writing and presentations on specific subjects.

Question 6

and define historiography as "the study of the way history has been and is written - the history of historical writing... When you study 'historiography' you do not study the events of the past directly, but the changing interpretations of those events in the works of individual historians."
A)furay and salevouris
B)charels and clark
C)marx and weber
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

Furay and Salevouris are the ones who defined historiography as the study of the way history has been and is written, focusing on the changing interpretations of historical events.

Question 7

The famous historian known to be the "father of history" is.
A)furay
B)salevouris
C)charels
D)cicero

Accepted Answer

The title "father of history" is often attributed to Herodotus, not Cicero. However, Cicero has been called the "father of history" by some due to his contributions to Roman history and his methodological approach to historical writing. This question seems to contain a mistake in the options provided, as Herodotus is more widely recognized with this title. Cicero is more commonly known as a Roman statesman, orator, and writer, but not specifically as the "father of history."

Question 8

The ancient Greek historian who was born in Halicarnassus, Caria (modern-day Bodrum, Turkey) and lived in the fifth century BC (c. 484-425 BC).
A)herodotus
B)cicero
C)voltaire
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

Herodotus is known as the "Father of History" and was indeed born in Halicarnassus, Caria, which is in modern-day Bodrum, Turkey, during the fifth century BC.

Question 9

The major works of Marcus Tullius Cicero is.
A)de oratore
B)de re publica
C)de legibus
D)all of these

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed, "De Oratore," "De Re Publica," and "De Legibus," are major works of Marcus Tullius Cicero, making "all of these" the correct answer. Cicero was a Roman statesman, orator, and writer who made significant contributions to Roman philosophy and rhetoric.

Question 10

Theauthor of the book The Histories-the masterpiece work in produced in Latin and acquired its modern meaning of "history".
A)herodotus
B)cicero
C)voltaire
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

Herodotus is the author of The Histories, which is considered the first work of history in the Western tradition.

Question 11

is a person who studies and writes about the past and is regarded as an authority on it,who is concerned with the continuous, methodical narrative and research of past events as relating to the human race; as well as the study of all history in time.
A)politician
B)historian
C)economist
D)philosopher

Accepted Answer

A historian is someone who studies and writes about the past, focusing on the continuous, methodical narrative and research of past events as they relate to humans.

Question 12

Chronology is derived from word chronologia, means the science of arranging events in their order of occurrence in time.
A)latin & greek
B)greek
C)french
D)latin

Accepted Answer

Chronology is derived from the Greek word "chronos" (time) and the Latin word "logia" (study of).

Question 13

The periodical arrangement of events in the order of it's occurrence is called.
A)periodization
B)bibliography
C)historiography
D)chronology

Accepted Answer

Chronology is the science of arranging events in their order of occurrence in time, which directly matches the description given.

Question 14

Who derived the term Middle Ages as one of the notable term of historical period.
A)petrarch
B)voltaire
C)cicero
D)herodotus

Accepted Answer

Petrarch, an Italian scholar of the 14th century, is credited with coining the term "Middle Ages" to describe the period between the fall of the Roman Empire and the Renaissance, which he viewed as a dark time of cultural decline.

Question 15

The Italian scholar who is also known for being the first to develop the concept of the "Dark Ages".
A)petrarch
B)voltaire
C)cicero
D)herodotus

Accepted Answer

Petrarch is credited with conceptualizing the idea of the "Dark Ages" to describe the period following the decline of the Roman Empire, marking it as a time of cultural and intellectual darkness compared to the classical past.

Question 16

is often called the "Father of Humanism".In the History of 16th century.
A)petrarch
B)voltaire
C)cicero
D)herodotus

Accepted Answer

Petrarch is often referred to as the "Father of Humanism" because of his significant contributions to the Renaissance revival of Classical literature and the development of the humanist philosophy, which emphasized the value and agency of human beings.

Question 17

The is a historical periodization used originally for the Middle Ages which emphasizes the cultural and economic deterioration that supposedly occurred in Western Europe following the decline of the Roman Empire .
A)middle ages
B)stone ages
C)early ages
D)dark ages.

Accepted Answer

The term "Dark Ages" is used to describe the period of supposed cultural and economic deterioration in Western Europe following the decline of the Roman Empire, traditionally placed within the early part of the Middle Ages.

Question 18

Who started the modern science of Historical Chronology.
A)petrarch
B)voltaire
C)cicero
D)joseph scaliger

Accepted Answer

Joseph Scaliger is credited with founding the modern science of historical chronology. He made significant contributions to the field by developing a system to date historical events from the earliest times up to his present.

Question 19

The schotish Historian who wrote the book The situation of the world at the time of Christ's appearance.
A)petrarch
B)voltaire
C)william robertson
D)joseph scaliger

Accepted Answer

William Robertson, a Scottish historian, wrote "The History of the Reign of the Emperor Charles V," which includes discussions on the state of the world at the time of Christ's appearance, showcasing his interest in broad historical contexts.

Question 20

The British Historian lived in 18th century. His most important work, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.
A)edward gibbon
B)voltaire
C)william robertson
D)joseph scaliger

Accepted Answer

Edward Gibbon is the British historian known for his work "The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire," which was published in the late 18th century.

Quiz 1: Exploring the World of History and Epistemology

The word Epistemology is derived from word EPISTEME.

The branch of philosophy that deals with the nature, origin and scope of knowledge.

is the chronological record of what humans beings thought aspired and acted for.

History (derived from , historia, meaning inquiry, knowledge acquired by investigation) is the study of the past, specifically how it relates to humans.

refers to both the study of the methodology of historians and the development of history as a discipline, and also to a body of historical work on a particular subject

and define historiography as "the study of the way history has been and is written - the history of historical writing... When you study 'historiography' you do not study the events of the past directly, but the changing interpretations of those events in the works of individual historians."

The famous historian known to be the "father of history" is.

The ancient Greek historian who was born in Halicarnassus, Caria (modern-day Bodrum, Turkey) and lived in the fifth century BC (c. 484-425 BC) .

The major works of Marcus Tullius Cicero is.

Theauthor of the book The Histories-the masterpiece work in produced in Latin and acquired its modern meaning of "history".

is a person who studies and writes about the past and is regarded as an authority on it,who is concerned with the continuous, methodical narrative and research of past events as relating to the human race; as well as the study of all history in time.

Chronology is derived from word chronologia, means the science of arranging events in their order of occurrence in time.

The periodical arrangement of events in the order of it's occurrence is called.

Who derived the term Middle Ages as one of the notable term of historical period.

The Italian scholar who is also known for being the first to develop the concept of the "Dark Ages".

is often called the "Father of Humanism".In the History of 16th century.

The is a historical periodization used originally for the Middle Ages which emphasizes the cultural and economic deterioration that supposedly occurred in Western Europe following the decline of the Roman Empire .

Who started the modern science of Historical Chronology.

The schotish Historian who wrote the book The situation of the world at the time of Christ's appearance.

The British Historian lived in 18th century. His most important work, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.