Question

Mark the statements that describe a difference between the historical writings of Herodotus and Thucydides. A. To make his history livelier, Herodotus included stories that were not necessarily true. Thucydides did not. B. Herodotus quoted many other written sources in his history. Thucydides refused to use other written sources. C. Herodotus followed the career of Thucydides for years before writing his own history. Thucydides did not rely on any earlier works. D. Herodotus wrote about the past, while Thucydides wrote about his own time.

Answer 1

The correct answers are : A and D

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Answer 2

To make his story livelier, Herodotus included stories that were not necessarily true. He mostly wrote to entertain his audience. Thucydides is considered the father of scientific theory. He reports the facts as it happens, and doesn't make up stories. Therefore, A is the answer.