Historiography

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What was Historiography's job?History became a professional academic discipline in universities during the 19th century
2. What is the foundational greek historiography?Established by Herodotus in the 5th century BC with 'The Histories'
3. What is the key enlightenment figures?Voltaire, David Hume, and Edward Gibbon shaped modern Western historiography
4. Who was one of the first people to write history?Herodotus, a Greek writer from the 5th century BC, is known for his book "The Histories" and is considered one of the earliest historians.
5. How do historians decide what to write about?They look at sources, use research techniques, and choose theories that help explain events. Their own context and the ideas of their time also influence what they focus on.

Historiography: The study of the writing of history, including its methods, theories, and biases.
Methodology: A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity.
Bias: A prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.