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What is history considered before the invention of writing systems?

  • Ancient history
  • Prehistory (correct)
  • Protohistory
  • Early history
  • Which sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?

  • Internet sources and social media
  • Fictional stories and myths
  • Written documents, oral accounts, art and material artifacts, and ecological markers (correct)
  • Scientific experiments and observations
  • What does history as an academic discipline use to describe, examine, and analyze past events?

  • Narrative (correct)
  • Scientific method
  • Philosophical arguments
  • Mathematical models
  • What do historians debate about the nature of history?

    <p>Whether history is an end in itself and its usefulness in giving insights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    भूगोल क्या है?

    <p>पृथ्वी के भू-रूप और उसके लोगों और प्राकृतिक जटिलताओं का अध्ययन</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered an umbrella term comprising past events as well as the memory, discovery, collection, organization, presentation, and interpretation of these events?

    <p>History</p> Signup and view all the answers

    भूगोल का उद्देश्य क्या है?

    <p>वस्तुओं के स्थान के साथ-साथ उनके परिवर्तन और उनके बनने का भी ज्ञान</p> Signup and view all the answers

    भूगोल किस विज्ञानिक क्षेत्र के लिए भी लागू हो सकता है?

    <p>ग्रह विज्ञान के लिए</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Pre-Writing History

    • Considered as Pre-History, time period before the invention of writing systems

    Historical Sources

    • Historians use oral traditions, archaeology, and anthropology to seek knowledge of the past

    Defining History

    • As an academic discipline, history uses written records to describe, examine, and analyze past events

    Nature of History

    • Historians debate whether history is an objective record of the past or a subjective interpretation of events
    • Debate also includes whether history is driven by individual actions or broader social and economic forces

    Geography (भूगोल)

    • Means 'earth-writing' or 'description of the earth'
    • Objective of geography is to study the physical features, human populations, and the ways in which people interact with the environment

    Geography's Scope

    • Comprises the study of natural environment, human societies, and their interactions
    • Applies to various scientific fields, including environmental studies, urban planning, and resource management

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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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