Question

Which of the following statements about Herodotus are correct?

• A. He was the first historian to collect and present his findings.
• B. He investigated the origin of the Greco-Roman wars in The Histories.
• C. He was the first historian to follow a conceptual framework and historical narrative based on proper historical research.
• D. He was a well-travelled individual, collecting ample critical sources along the way.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C), (D)

He was a well-travelled individual, collecting ample critical sources along the way.

• Herodotus was the first historian to systematically collect and present his findings through his book named, The Histories. He investigated the origin of the Greco-Persian wars through this book.
• He was the first historian to follow a conceptual framework and historical narrative based on proper historical research. This was an important stepping stone for the field of Historiography.
• Herodotus also travelled across Egypt, Libya, Syria, and many other places.