History: An Overview
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What is the period of events before the invention of writing systems called?

  • Ancient times
  • Prehistory (correct)
  • Primitive era
  • Protohistory

    • What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?

  • Internet resources and databases
  • Written documents, oral accounts, art and material artifacts, and ecological markers (correct)
  • Archaeological digs and discoveries
  • Scientific experiments and observations

    • How does history differ from myth?

  • History is purely fictional, while myth is based on truth
  • History is supported by verifiable evidence, while myth is not (correct)
  • Myth has no cultural significance, while history does
  • Myth is based on historical events, while history is not

    • What does history as an academic discipline use to describe, examine, and analyze past events?

    <p>Narrative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used for stories common to a particular culture but not supported by external sources?

    <p>Cultural heritage or legends</p> Signup and view all the answers

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