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What is the Greek origin of the term 'History'?
It comes from 'Historia' (į¼±ĻĻĪæĻĪÆĪ±), meaning inquiry or knowledge acquired by investigation.
What does the Arabic word 'Tarikh' mean?
It refers to chronology or sequence of events.
What is one key aspect of history as both a process and a product?
It provides a systematic account of the past.
What are the scientific aspects of history?
History uses systematic methods, logical progression, and empirical evidence.
What are the artistic aspects of history?
Storytelling and interpretation shape historical narratives.
What is meant by the nature of history being multidimensional?
It involves political, economic, social, and cultural history.
Describe the Materialist vs. Liberal historiography.
Materialism emphasizes economic structures influencing history; Liberal focuses on individual agency and human rights.
What are the main periods in the Western approach to history?
Prehistoric, Ancient, Medieval, Modern, and Contemporary.
What did Bolsheviks do to Azerbaijani history?
They nationalized it under Communist ideology and suppressed contradictory research.
Who were some Azerbaijani historians repressed under Soviet rule?
Heydar Huseynov, Ziya Bunyadov, and Farida Mammadova.
How did Soviet historians interpret Azerbaijanās 1918-1920 independence?
It was labeled as 'anti-national'.
What was the Soviet portrayal of Islam?
Islam was depicted as oppressive and represented a tool for controlling the population.
What types of historical sources are there?
Primary sources (firsthand accounts) and secondary sources (interpretations).
What is an example of a primary historical source?
Letters, manuscripts, and artifacts.
What are some examples of oral historical sources?
Myths, legends, ballads, and proverbs.
What influenced the Azerbaijani territory during the Antiquity period?
Persian, Greek, and Roman civilizations.
What significant event happened during the Russian & Soviet Period?
Colonial rule and forced Sovietization occurred.
What does the term 'de-Sovietization' refer to in Azerbaijani historiography?
The reevaluation of Russian colonialism and recognition of Azerbaijan Democratic Republicās role in statehood.
What is a key focus in modern Azerbaijani historiography?
Restoration of national identity and historical accuracy.
What role did archaeological finds have in Azerbaijani history?
They provide evidence of ancient human settlements and cultures.
What was one of the consequences of calling Azerbaijanis 'Turks' under Soviet rule?
It could result in punishments such as exile or execution.
What did the 'Dede Gorgud' epic represent in Soviet times?
It was banned as 'Pan-Turkist propaganda'.
How did post-1991 historiography view Islam in Azerbaijani history?
Islamās role was re-evaluated positively.
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