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What is the period of events before the invention of writing systems considered?
What is the period of events before the invention of writing systems considered?
- Prehistory (correct)
- Classical era
- Ancient times
- History
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
- Mathematical equations
- Written documents, oral accounts, art, and material artifacts (correct)
- Scientific experiments and observations
- Folklore and legends
What does history as an academic discipline use to describe past events?
What does history as an academic discipline use to describe past events?
- Narrative (correct)
- Musical compositions
- Scientific formulas
- Geographical maps
What do historians debate regarding past events?
What do historians debate regarding past events?
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What is history considered to be, in terms of the investigation of the human past?
What is history considered to be, in terms of the investigation of the human past?
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पूर्व लेखन प्रणालियों के आविष्कार से पहले के घटनाओं की अवधि को क्या कहा जाता है?
पूर्व लेखन प्रणालियों के आविष्कार से पहले के घटनाओं की अवधि को क्या कहा जाता है?
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इतिहास क्या है?
इतिहास क्या है?
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इतिहासकार किसे ढूंढते हैं अतीत के ज्ञान के लिए?
इतिहासकार किसे ढूंढते हैं अतीत के ज्ञान के लिए?
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Study Notes
Understanding History
- The period of events before the invention of writing systems is considered Prehistory.
Sources of Historical Knowledge
- Historians use various sources to seek knowledge of the past, including: • Archaeological evidence • Oral traditions • Written records
Describing Past Events
- History as an academic discipline uses narratives to describe past events.
Debating the Past
- Historians debate the interpretation and significance of past events, as well as the accuracy of historical records.
Definition of History
- History is considered to be the systematic investigation of the human past, aiming to understand and interpret past human experiences and societies.
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