Question

Arrange the following ideas corresponding to the developments in Historiography:
1) Introduction of economic aspect;
2) Introduction of political and socioeconomic aspect;
3) Significance of transitions in history;
4) Study based on documents;
5) Understanding all aspects of human life.

• A. 5,4,3,2,1
• B. 3,2,1,5,4
• C. 4,5,1,2,3
• D. 1,2,3,4,5

Answer 1

The correct option is C 4,5,1,2,3

Rene Descartes advocated examining all documents critically and then drawing a conclusion.
Voltaire introduced the theory to study and focus on every aspect of human life.
Karl Marx insisted on including economic aspects to the study that included class struggle and inequalities.
The Annales School mentioned that socio-economic aspects, along with political aspects, should be considered for historical study.
Michel Foucault advocated the significance of explaining the transitions in history.