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The Father of History

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He was known as the father of history writing __________.

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Thucidudes

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Plutarch

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Herodotus

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Democritis

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Solution

The correct option is C Herodotus
Herodotus was known as the father of history because he was the first historian known to collect all the sources and materials systematically, also tested their accuracy to give a proper explanation.

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