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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?

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

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

    <p>Cultural heritage or legends</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Written documents and oral accounts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does history differ from myth?

    <p>History is based on verifiable evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Cultural heritage or legends</p> Signup and view all the answers

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