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What does the term 'prehistory' refer to?
What does the term 'prehistory' refer to?
- The period of events before the documentation of human past
- The period of events before the emergence of ancient cultural influences
- The period of events before the invention of writing systems (correct)
- The period of events before the study of historical sources
How do historians seek knowledge of the past?
How do historians seek knowledge of the past?
- By using archaeological evidence only
- By relying solely on written documents
- Using historical sources such as written documents, oral accounts, art, and material artifacts (correct)
- By consulting modern scientific research
What distinguishes history from myth?
What distinguishes history from myth?
- History is solely based on oral accounts, while myth is not
- Myth is always based on written documents, while history is not
- History is supported by verifiable evidence, while myth is not (correct)
- Myth is supported by verifiable evidence, while history is not
What is the nature of history as an academic discipline?
What is the nature of history as an academic discipline?
What do historians debate about the nature of history?
What do historians debate about the nature of history?