Match the Definition with the Approach to History

question 30

Multiple Choice

Match the definition with the approach to history.
-presentism

• A)argues that we cannot overcome the perspective of our present moment,that his-tory should be motivated by a desire to better understand present issues,and that the present state of the field is not necessarily "better" or more "correct"
• B)efforts to understand the past as it was actually experienced by those at a given point in history
• C)moves beyond celebratory histories of great men and great ideas to reflect the field's greater diversity and contextual development
• D)views and judges historical events from the standpoint of the present

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Definitions:

Multimodal Style

An approach to communication that combines multiple modes or methods such as text, images, audio, and video to convey a message more effectively.

Brusque

Describing a manner of speaking or writing that is abrupt and curt, often perceived as blunt or rude.

Polychronic Cultures

Societies that prioritize relationships over schedule adherence, often multitasking and valuing personal interactions.

Low-Context Cultures

Cultures in which people are more direct and explicit in their communication and do not rely heavily on the context, or non-verbal cues, to convey meaning.