Lucent Flashcards
What is the study of the past called?
History
The English word ‘History’ is derived from the Greek word ‘historia’, meaning research, inquiry or investigation.
Who is known as ‘The Father of History’?
Herodotus
Herodotus (484 BC-425 BC) wrote ‘The Histories’ which describes the Graeco-Persian Wars.
What is the significance of the term ‘AD’?
Anno Domini
‘AD’ is a Latin phrase meaning ‘In the year of the Lord (Jesus Christ)’ and denotes years after the birth of Jesus.
Who is referred to as ‘The Father of Modern History’?
Leopold von Ranke
Ranke is known for his emphasis on describing the past as it actually was.
What does BC stand for?
Before Christ
BC denotes years before the birth of Jesus Christ.
What is a Time Line?
A line displaying the events of past time
A Time Line visually represents historical events in chronological order.
What does the term ‘decade’ refer to?
The period of 10 years
A decade is a common unit of time measurement in history.
According to E. H. Carr, how is history defined?
A continuous process of interaction between the Historian and his facts
It is an unending dialogue between the present and the past.
What does ‘circa’ or ‘Ca.’ indicate when used with a date?
The exact date is not known
‘Circa’ means approximately and is used to denote that the date is close but not exact.
Fill in the blank: History repeats itself, first as _______.
tragedy
This is a quote by Karl Marx, who extended Hegel’s idea about the repetition of history.
What is the first half of a century?
The first 50 years of a century
It refers to the period from the 1st year to the 50th year of a century.
What is a millennium?
The period of 1,000 years
A millennium represents a significant long-term time span in history.
What is the last decade of the 20th century?
The period from 1991 AD to 2000 AD
This decade marks the final ten years of the 20th century.
What is the term for one fourth part of a century?
Quarter
A quarter corresponds to 25 years within the context of a century.
What did Hegel contribute to the understanding of history?
History repeats itself
Hegel’s view emphasizes the cyclical nature of historical events.
What is the significance of the year 1 BC?
It is the last year before the birth of Jesus Christ
The transition from BC to AD marks a significant historical point.
What does the term ‘second half of a century’ refer to?
The last 50 years of a century
It is the period from the 51st year to the 100th year of a century.
