Question

What precaution has to be taken while using a source of history and why?

Answer 1

Instructions:

1. Importance of checking the authenticity of the source
2. To avoid spreading false information

Solution:

• A source of history has to be used while writing and understanding history.
• Before using this source it is very important to verify its authenticity.
• This is done in order to understand why, when and how the source was made/written/orated.
• Just because a source looks old does not mean that it is authentic.
• Multiple genuine documents have to be cross-checked and corroborated in order to authenticate the source.
• This is done in order to spread false or incorrect information.
• Thus it is very necessary to take precaution while using a source in order to study or write history.