Question

Why did Herodotus name his book "Histories"?

• A. To catch people's attention.
• B. Because he made an inquiry into the Greco-Persian wars.
• C. Because this book was a collection of many other history books.
• D. Because he was writing about the histories of the Greeks and the Persians.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Because he made an inquiry into the Greco-Persian wars.

Herodotus named his book "Histories", as the Greek word "Historia", meant inquiry. Herodotus conducted inquiries and investigations into the Greco-Persian wars to write about how and why they happened.