History and Historiography

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What is the period of events before the invention of writing systems called?

  • History
  • Mythology
  • Prehistory (correct)
  • Cultural heritage

What do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?

  • Scientific theories and predictions
  • Oral accounts and legends
  • Artifacts and ecological markers (correct)
  • Only written documents

How do historians describe, examine, and analyze past events?

  • By presenting unverified stories
  • Using a narrative to describe, examine, question, and analyze (correct)
  • By using scientific theories alone
  • Using only written documents

What is the key difference between history and myth?

<p>Myth is supported by verifiable evidence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do historians debate about in relation to historical events?

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Study Notes

Pre-Writing Period

  • The period of events before the invention of writing systems is called Prehistory.

Historical Research

  • Historians use archaeological evidence, oral traditions, and written records to seek knowledge of the past.

Historical Methodology

  • Historians describe, examine, and analyze past events using a systematic and methodical approach.

History vs. Myth

  • The key difference between history and myth is that history is based on verifiable evidence, whereas myth is a legendary narrative.

Historical Debates

  • Historians debate about the interpretation and meaning of historical events, as well as the significance and impact of these events on the present.

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