The work of a historian

Question 1

The role of a historian

Answer 1

• Holds an ethical responsibility
• Researching, analysing, interpreting and preserving human history
• To understand historical processes to the public
• Contribute to a society’s collective memory
• Create the narrative of the past

Question 2

Bias

Answer 2

It can form based on position, ideological values, cultural context of the event (general) and personal cultural context

Question 3

Sharing ideas

Answer 3

The exchange of knowledge, methodologies and perspectives is allowed to challenge and expand material. This can be through shareable prints, collaborative projects, genealogy trees and documentaries

Question 4

Changing ideas

Answer 4

The evolution of human thought to alter societies such as the printing press

Question 5

A range of sources

Answer 5

A range can have value through the creator and perspective, how it could be manipulated to portray a message and consider its impact when made and today. With different aims of sources, it can present an array of views on a singular historical momentPro

Question 6

Provenance

Answer 6

• The place of origin
• Who made it
• The purpose
• The time - when it was made
• Symbolism
• Ownership
  These can all be placed within context

Question 7

Cross - refencing

Answer 7

Its use amongst historian allows readers to understand the difference in ideas and it enhances the value of historians as it emphasises their research

Question 8

Understanding local history

Answer 8

It shows connection to surroundings such as understanding Burstwick caste and the area with settlements such as Hull and Hedon

Question 9

Things to consider within sources:

Answer 9

• Continuity or change within the source or surrounding the context of its creation
• The cause and effect of the source in modern and contemporary context
• The overall significance of the source

Question 10

The preservation of artefacts

Answer 10

It is important maintain the damages of time and avoid loss to surroundings through a controlled environment avoiding hazards, documentation and preventative measurs to understand the artefact

Question 11

Historical perspectives

Answer 11

It means understanding the social, cultural intellectual and emotional context which could be biased based on the historian

Question 12

Evidence

Answer 12

Can be found in primary or secondary sources to support or challenge the source’s viewpoint