Question

should we use historical source that were not written? why?

Answer 1

Explanation:

(i) It may be difficult to authenticate ananymous documents. (ii) Some textbooks are written in languages that are difficult to understand. (iii) They cannot be used by illiterate people. (iv) Most written sources tend to wear out and get destroyed over time.

Answer 2

Sources are important because they give us an insight into the past, i.e. the history. The information provided by the sources add up to sum up the knowledge of the past. Moreover, historical knowledge is derived from a critical examination of source material and is checked by further reference to the source.

(i) It may be difficult to authenticate ananymous documents.

(ii) Some textbooks are written in languages that are difficult to understand.

(iii) They cannot be used by illiterate people.

(iv) Most written sources tend to wear out and get destroyed over time.