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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?
- History
- Mythology
- Prehistory (correct)
- Cultural heritage
What do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
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?
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?
What is the key difference between history and myth?
What do historians debate about in relation to historical events?
What do historians debate about in relation to historical events?
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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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