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Ancient historians: Identify the writer traditionally credited with the first history book. Full question: The first systematic history (‘‘The Histories’’) was written by which classical author often called the ‘‘Father of History’’? Choose the correct option.

Difficulty: Easy

Herodotus
Thucydides
Aristotle
Plato
Pliny the Elder

Correct Answer: Herodotus

Explanation:

ContextAncient Greek literature established the genre of historical prose.

FactHerodotus authored The Histories in the 5th century BCE and is widely called the ‘‘Father of History.’’

ContrastsThucydides wrote a seminal history of the Peloponnesian War; Aristotle and Plato were philosophers; Pliny was a Roman natural historian.

Final AnswerHerodotus.

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