History Quiz
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History Quiz

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>It uses a narrative to describe, examine, question, and analyze past events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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

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