Question

How does the modern study of history challenge earlier histories? A.By questioning whether their sources are reliable B.By recognizing that they are not useful sources C.By rewriting them using modern languages D.By categorizing them under a certain branch of history

Answer 1

A because you always have to make sure that the sources your using is reliable because if not then what use is it if it gives you the wrong stuff. I hope I helped :)

Answer 2

ANSWER: A. By questioning whether their sources are reliable.

EXPLANATION: Early historians used unreliable sources to write history. They had to believe mainly on sources which were believed by people. Modern day historians has many instruments and theories to prove an incident of history. Scientific advancements has helped calculate the accuracy of any event. Carbon dating is one of the many scientific advancements helping modern day historians. This test helps them to find out the age of any fossil found, thus giving an accuracy and reliability of the sources which will be documented.