History Quiz

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What is history considered before the invention of writing systems?

Mythology

Prehistory (correct)

Ancient history

Protohistory

What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?

Religious scriptures and legends

Written documents, oral accounts, art and material artifacts, and ecological markers (correct)

Scientific experiments and observations

Folklore and superstitions

How does history differ from myth?

History and myth are the same

Myth is supported by verifiable evidence, while history is not

History and myth are both based on oral traditions

History is supported by verifiable evidence, while myth is not (correct)

What does history as an academic discipline use to describe, examine, and analyze past events?

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What are stories common to a particular culture, but not supported by external sources, usually classified as?

Cultural heritage or legends Signup and view all the answers

What is the period of events before the invention of writing systems considered?

Prehistory Signup and view all the answers

What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?

Written documents and oral accounts Signup and view all the answers

How does history differ from myth?

History is based on verifiable evidence Signup and view all the answers

What does history as an academic discipline use to describe, examine, question, and analyze past events?

Narratives Signup and view all the answers

What are stories common to a particular culture, but not supported by external sources, usually classified as?

Cultural heritage or legends Signup and view all the answers

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What is history considered before the invention of writing systems?

What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?

How does history differ from myth?

What does history as an academic discipline use to describe, examine, and analyze past events?

What are stories common to a particular culture, but not supported by external sources, usually classified as?

What is the period of events before the invention of writing systems considered?

What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?

How does history differ from myth?

What does history as an academic discipline use to describe, examine, question, and analyze past events?

What are stories common to a particular culture, but not supported by external sources, usually classified as?

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