History · Historical Method and Historiography
UGC NET June 2024 History (Re-Exam Shift-I)
The spirit of the Renaissance had a profound impact on history writing. Which of the following is not related to those influences?
AA return to a humanistic approach to history
BThe emergence of non-specialist historians ✓ Correct
CThe rise of a new school of humanistic historians
DThe emergence of universal history and chronology
Correct answer: (B) The emergence of non-specialist historians — The answer is the emergence of non-specialist historians.
Explanation
★The answer is the emergence of non-specialist historians.
★The Renaissance began in Italy and soon swept across Europe.
★It highlighted the humanistic aspect of history and stressed its importance.
★It gave rise to a new school of humanistic historians and changed people's historical outlook.
★It did not, however, lead to the emergence of non-specialist historians.
★So that option is not among the Renaissance influences.
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