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1. what is herodotus best known for?

A. he is called the father of history because he was the first writer who did research to determine the facts about historical events

B. he invented the clay mask that greek actors wore and his designs set standards for future theater costumes

C. he was the first great love poet of the western world and he wrote about loves ability to cause both joy and pain

D. he wrote epic poetry that told the story of the trojan war and its aftermath

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The answer is A, he is considered the father of history. He did write histories about the Trojan War and a history of Ancient Egypt. "On The War For Greek Freedom" and "Xerxes Invades Greece" are among the best.
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The correct answer is A. He is called the father of history because he was the first writer who did research to determine the facts about historical events

Step-by-step explanation:

Herodotus lived during the 5th century BC and was mainly known for writing a book called "The Histories" that described the facts and causes Herodotus believed triggered the Greco-Persian Wars. Due to this, nowadays Herodotus is known as the father of history as "The Histories" was one of the first documents that aimed at describing events from the past or the history, besides this, it is believed Herodotus used systematic research to determine the facts before creating a historical narrative.

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