Question 1

………………is otherwise known as 'argument from silence'.

Accepted Answer

The term 'argument from silence' refers to a form of reasoning where the absence of evidence is taken as evidence of absence. This is often associated with negative reasoning, where the lack of mention or evidence about something is used to infer that it does not exist or did not happen.

Question 2

The Renaissance scholar …………defined "History as a discipline that makes men wise"

Accepted Answer

Francis Bacon is credited with the quote that defines "History as a discipline that makes men wise." He was a Renaissance scholar known for his works on philosophy and science, emphasizing the importance of empirical evidence and the scientific method.

Question 3

……………….viewed that "History is past politics and present politics is future history".

Accepted Answer

Seely famously viewed that "History is past politics and present politics is future history," highlighting the interconnectedness between history and politics.

Question 4

…………….considers "History as the unfolding story of human freedom".

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The answer of …………….considers "History as the unfolding story of...

Question 5

………………declared that "History is a science, no less and no more".

Accepted Answer

J.B. Bury, a noted historian, made this statement to emphasize his view that history should be approached with the same rigor and methods as the natural sciences.

Question 6

…………….wrote that "History is a science of man in time".

Accepted Answer

Marc Bloch, a French historian and a co-founder of the Annales School, is renowned for his innovative approach to history. He emphasized the importance of understanding societies over time, which is encapsulated in his statement that "History is a science of man in time." This perspective highlights the dynamic and temporal aspects of human societies, distinguishing history from static studies of the past.

Question 7

The Italian historian………says that "all history is contemporary history".

Accepted Answer

The Italian historian Benedetto Croce is known for saying "all history is contemporary history," emphasizing the idea that historical interpretation is influenced by the time in which it is written.

Question 8

….........defined history as the presentation, in chronological order of successive developments in the means and relations of production.

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The answer of ….........defined history as the presentation, in chronological...

Question 9

The concept of Universal History was initiated by the Medieval Arab Historians …………………

Accepted Answer

Ibn Khaldun is credited with initiating the concept of Universal History, particularly through his work, the Muqaddimah, where he introduced ideas of sociology, historiography, and economics.

Question 10

The term 'philosophy of history' was introduced by ……………..

Accepted Answer

Voltaire is credited with introducing the term 'philosophy of history' in the 18th century, emphasizing the analysis of historical events and their meanings.

Question 11

Troeltsch used …………….. to mean a tendency to view all knowledge and all forms of experience in the context of historical change.

Accepted Answer

Troeltsch used the term "historicism" to describe the approach of understanding all knowledge and experiences within the framework of historical change, emphasizing the importance of context and the evolution of ideas over time.

Question 12

"Origins of historicism" was written by ………………

Accepted Answer

Frederick Meinecke is known for his work on the origins of historicism, which explores the development of the historical perspective and its impact on philosophy and historiography.

Question 13

Who was the author of the book 'Poverty of Historicism?'

Accepted Answer

Karl Popper wrote 'The Poverty of Historicism,' a book that critiques the idea that history develops inexorably according to certain laws.

Question 14

Karl Marx's Interpretattion of History generally known as ……………

Accepted Answer

Karl Marx's interpretation of history is known as historical materialism, which posits that material conditions and economic factors drive historical development and societal changes.

Question 15

Who wrote that History of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles?

Accepted Answer

Karl Marx wrote that the history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles. This statement is a central thesis in the Communist Manifesto, which he co-authored with Friedrich Engels.

Question 16

The concept of Orientalism was developed by the ………………

Accepted Answer

The concept of Orientalism was developed by Europeans, particularly through the work of Edward Said in his 1978 book "Orientalism," where he critiques Western perceptions and depictions of Eastern cultures.

Question 17

'If no evidence survived no fact at all'who said.

Accepted Answer

The quote "If no evidence survived no fact at all" is attributed to Elton, specifically Geoffrey Elton, a historian known for his work on the Tudor period and his emphasis on the importance of empirical evidence in historical research.

Question 18

on what is history, why history and rethinking history-these books are written by …………………

Accepted Answer

Jenkins is the author of the books on history, including "On What is History," "Why History?" and "Rethinking History." These works are significant in the field of historiography, where Jenkins explores the nature, purpose, and understanding of history.

Question 19

….........., the French historian's book is 'what is history for'?

Accepted Answer

Jean Chesneaux is the correct answer because he is a French historian known for his work on Asian history, particularly China, and has written on various subjects including the philosophy and interpretation of history.

Question 20

Christian Thomson was a Danish ………………….

Accepted Answer

The answer of Christian Thomson was a Danish ………………….
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Quiz 5: Past Politics and Future History