How is the ethnohistorian's work similar to that of a historian?

A) They must piece together information from scattered—and sometimes contradictory—sources.
B) They work entirely on populations from the past.
C) They eschew artifacts in favor of the written record.
D) Both are housed in history departments in most universities.


Answer: A

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