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What is the period of events before the invention of writing systems considered?
Prehistory
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
Written documents, oral accounts, art, and material artifacts
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?
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What does the term 'history' encompass?
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Study Notes
Understanding History
- The period of events before the invention of writing systems is considered prehistory.
- Historians use archaeological remains, oral traditions, and indirect sources to seek knowledge of the past.
- History as an academic discipline uses written records, documents, and other evidence to describe, examine, and analyze past events.
- Historians debate about the nature of history, including whether it is a social science, a humanity, or a combination of both.
- The term 'history' encompasses past human events, experiences, and societies, as well as the study of these events and societies.
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