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Historical Causation

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Which of the following is NOT a type of historical causation?

  1. Necessary cause

  2. Sufficient cause

  3. Contributory cause

  4. Random cause

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Random causes are not considered to be a type of historical causation because they are not predictable or controllable.

What is the difference between a necessary cause and a sufficient cause?

  1. A necessary cause is a cause that is always present when the effect occurs, while a sufficient cause is a cause that is always sufficient to produce the effect.

  2. A necessary cause is a cause that is sometimes present when the effect occurs, while a sufficient cause is a cause that is always sufficient to produce the effect.

  3. A necessary cause is a cause that is always present when the effect occurs, while a sufficient cause is a cause that is sometimes sufficient to produce the effect.

  4. A necessary cause is a cause that is sometimes present when the effect occurs, while a sufficient cause is a cause that is always sufficient to produce the effect.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A necessary cause is a cause that is always present when the effect occurs, while a sufficient cause is a cause that is always sufficient to produce the effect.

What is the difference between a contributory cause and a necessary cause?

  1. A contributory cause is a cause that is sometimes present when the effect occurs, while a necessary cause is a cause that is always present when the effect occurs.

  2. A contributory cause is a cause that is always present when the effect occurs, while a necessary cause is a cause that is sometimes present when the effect occurs.

  3. A contributory cause is a cause that is always sufficient to produce the effect, while a necessary cause is a cause that is sometimes sufficient to produce the effect.

  4. A contributory cause is a cause that is sometimes sufficient to produce the effect, while a necessary cause is a cause that is always sufficient to produce the effect.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A contributory cause is a cause that is sometimes present when the effect occurs, while a necessary cause is a cause that is always present when the effect occurs.

Which of the following is an example of a necessary cause?

  1. The presence of oxygen in the atmosphere

  2. The presence of water on Earth

  3. The presence of life on Earth

  4. The presence of humans on Earth

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The presence of oxygen in the atmosphere is a necessary cause for the existence of life on Earth, because life cannot exist without oxygen.

Which of the following is an example of a sufficient cause?

  1. The presence of oxygen in the atmosphere

  2. The presence of water on Earth

  3. The presence of life on Earth

  4. The presence of humans on Earth

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The presence of humans on Earth is a sufficient cause for the extinction of many other species, because humans have the ability to destroy their habitats and overhunt them.

Which of the following is an example of a contributory cause?

  1. The presence of oxygen in the atmosphere

  2. The presence of water on Earth

  3. The presence of life on Earth

  4. The presence of humans on Earth

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The presence of water on Earth is a contributory cause for the existence of life on Earth, because water is essential for life.

Which of the following is an example of a random cause?

  1. The presence of oxygen in the atmosphere

  2. The presence of water on Earth

  3. The presence of life on Earth

  4. The presence of humans on Earth

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

Random causes are not considered to be a type of historical causation because they are not predictable or controllable.

Which of the following is a common criticism of the concept of historical causation?

  1. It is too deterministic.

  2. It is too reductionist.

  3. It is too subjective.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The concept of historical causation has been criticized for being too deterministic, too reductionist, and too subjective.

Which of the following is a common defense of the concept of historical causation?

  1. It is necessary for understanding the past.

  2. It is possible to avoid the pitfalls of determinism, reductionism, and subjectivity.

  3. It is the only way to make sense of the world.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The concept of historical causation has been defended on the grounds that it is necessary for understanding the past, that it is possible to avoid the pitfalls of determinism, reductionism, and subjectivity, and that it is the only way to make sense of the world.

Which of the following is an example of a historical event that has been explained in terms of historical causation?

  1. The American Revolution

  2. The French Revolution

  3. The Russian Revolution

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The American Revolution, the French Revolution, and the Russian Revolution have all been explained in terms of historical causation.

Which of the following is an example of a historical event that has been explained in terms of random chance?

  1. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

  2. The sinking of the Titanic

  3. The Great Depression

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the sinking of the Titanic, and the Great Depression have all been explained in terms of random chance.

Which of the following is an example of a historical event that has been explained in terms of both historical causation and random chance?

  1. The rise of Adolf Hitler

  2. The outbreak of World War II

  3. The Holocaust

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The rise of Adolf Hitler, the outbreak of World War II, and the Holocaust have all been explained in terms of both historical causation and random chance.

Which of the following is the most important factor in determining the outcome of a historical event?

  1. The actions of individuals

  2. The social and economic conditions of the time

  3. The political and military situation

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The outcome of a historical event is determined by a complex interaction of factors, including the actions of individuals, the social and economic conditions of the time, and the political and military situation.

Which of the following is the most important skill for a historian to have?

  1. The ability to analyze evidence

  2. The ability to write clearly and persuasively

  3. The ability to think critically

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A historian needs to be able to analyze evidence, write clearly and persuasively, and think critically in order to understand the past and communicate their findings to others.

Which of the following is the most important goal of historical research?

  1. To discover new facts

  2. To interpret the past

  3. To make the past relevant to the present

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The goal of historical research is to discover new facts, interpret the past, and make the past relevant to the present.

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