Question

the word \history\ is taken from the greek word \ἱστορία\ (historia), which translates literally as:
inquiry.

myth.

ancient.

legend.

Explanation:

The Greek word "ἱστορία" (historia) literally means "inquiry" or "investigation". The other options (myth, ancient, legend) do not match the literal translation of this Greek term related to the origin of "history".

Answer:

A. inquiry.