Exercise | Q 1.1 | Page 6

Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the sentence.

It may be said that _______ was the founder of modern historiography.

Voltaire

René Descartes

Leopold Ranké

Karl Marx

Solution:

Voltaire

Voltaire was considered to be the ‘Father of modern historiography.’

Explanation – Francois Marie Arouet who is also known as Voltaire came to be known as the ‘Father of the modern historiography’ because he thought that to write the history, it is important to consider all the aspects of human life and not just the authenticity of the historical truth and chronology.

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6. Entertainment and History ..........................

7. Sports and History .......................................

8. Tourism and History....................................

9. Heritage Management.................................

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