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What is the period of events before the invention of writing systems called?
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?
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?
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?
What does history as an academic discipline use to describe, examine, and analyze past events?
What term is used for stories common to a particular culture but not supported by external sources?
What term is used for stories common to a particular culture but not supported by external sources?