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

  • Prehistory (correct)
  • Ancient times
  • Protohistory
  • Historical era
  • What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?

  • Internet blogs and forums
  • Written documents, oral accounts, art, and material artifacts (correct)
  • Scientific experiments and observations
  • Historical fiction and mythology
  • What is the main purpose of history as an academic discipline?

  • To describe, examine, question, and analyze past events (correct)
  • To predict future events
  • To promote certain political agendas
  • To entertain and amuse people
  • What do historians debate about the nature of history?

    <p>The narrative that best explains an event and the significance of different causes and effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is history described as being, according to the text?

    <p>An umbrella term comprising past events as well as the memory, discovery, collection, organization, presentation, and interpretation of these events</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Prehistory

    • The period of events before the invention of writing systems is considered prehistory.

    Historical Sources

    • Historians use a variety of sources to seek knowledge of the past, including:
      • Archaeological artifacts
      • Oral traditions
      • Written records

    Academic Discipline

    • The main purpose of history as an academic discipline is to understand the human past and its impact on the present.

    Nature of History

    • Historians debate about the nature of history, including:
      • Whether it is a science or an art
      • Whether it is objective or subjective
      • Whether it is a linear progression or a complex series of events

    Definition of History

    • History is described as being a combination of facts, interpretations, and narratives about the past.

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    Test your knowledge of historical events, figures, and milestones with this engaging history quiz. Explore ancient civilizations, pivotal moments in world history, and the evolution of human society. Challenge yourself with questions spanning prehistory to modern times.

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