Preface

Question 0

Historical point of view

Answer 0

Interpret historical events in the context of the knowledge and values at the time of the event - new history

Question 1

Presentist point of view

Answer 1

Interpret historical events in the context of current knowledge and values - old history

Question 2

Internal point of view

Answer 2

Emphasize advances within a particular field (ignoring developments in other fields) - old history

Question 3

External point of view

Answer 3

Include developments in other fields that influenced developments within the field of interest - new history

Question 4

Personalistic point of view

Answer 4

Emphasize advances made by particular individuals in a field - old history

Question 5

Naturalistic point of view

Answer 5

Emphasize the effect of the Zeitgeist (environmental, situational and cultural forces) and its effect on individual advancements - new history