5 Questions
What is history considered before the invention of writing systems?
Prehistory
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
Written documents, oral accounts, art and material artifacts, and ecological markers
What does history as an academic discipline use to describe, examine, and analyze past events?
Narrative
What do historians debate about the nature of history?
The nature of history as an end in itself, and its usefulness
What do historians use to organize, present, and interpret past events?
Memory, discovery, collection, organization, presentation, and interpretation
Test your knowledge of human past events and historical documentation with this history quiz. From prehistory to modern times, this quiz covers a wide range of historical topics, including the study of past events, memory, discovery, and interpretation.
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