L 1.3.5 Quiz: Reliability, Credibility, and Contextualization Question 6 of 10
A historian is interested in learning about the ancient Roman Colosseum, an
arena where trained fighters battled one another for spectators'
entertainment. Many gladiators were slaves who were forced to fight to the
death with other people and even wild animals. The historian has a difficult
time understanding how any person would enjoy, or even tolerate, watching
such things. The historian concludes that ancient Roman culture must have
been significantly more tolerant of violence and slavery than modern
American culture.
The historian's conclusion is an example of which historical skill?
O A. Detecting bias
OB. Accessing primary sources
OC. Establishing point of view
OD. Using contextualization