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QuizMultiple Choice

Studying History

Question 6 • CHS World Civilization

Which of these statements is true?

Answer
A
A historian explains how events in the past are connected.
B
A historian does not interpret causes and meanings of events.
C
A historian considers how history affects society, not the individual.
D
A historian only considers written records of the past to be valid.

Explanation

Historians study relationships among past events, including how one event may influence another. They also interpret causes and meanings, consider effects on both individuals and society, and use sources beyond written records, such as artifacts and oral accounts. Therefore, the true statement is that a historian explains how events in the past are connected.

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