Question

How have the methods used by early historians changed for more modern historians? A. Early historians discounted mythology, whereas modern historians are more inclusive and recognize the historical value of mythology. B. Early historians primarily focused on oral traditions, whereas modern historians rely more heavily on evidence to support historical claims. C. Early historians relied more on primary sources to support their historical claims, whereas modern historians focus more on secondary sources. D. Early historians primarily wrote their histories, whereas modern historians rely on images and artifacts to retell history.

Answer 1

Your correct answer would be B. Early historians used oral traditions because those were more readily available than the evidence that modern-day historians use to back up their claims.

Answer 2

D. early historians primarily wrote their histories whereas modern historians rely on images and artifacts to retell history.