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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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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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