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What is the term used to describe the period of events before the invention of writing systems?

Historiography

Ancient history

Protohistory

Prehistory (correct)

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

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

Social media and internet forums

Scientific experiments and observations

Mathematical equations and formulas

How does history differ from myth?

History is always accurate, while myth is not

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

History only includes events after the invention of writing systems, while myth does not

History is solely based on oral traditions, while myth is not

What do historians use to describe, examine, and analyze past events?

Narrative Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to classify stories common to a particular culture, but not supported by external sources?

Cultural heritage or legends Signup and view all the answers

Which ancient civilizations are included in World History: Volume 1, The Ancient World to the Medieval Era?

Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus Valley, China, and Mesoamerica Signup and view all the answers

Which religions are discussed in World History: Volume 1, The Ancient World to the Medieval Era?

Judaism, Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the new technologies and philosophies discussed in World History: Volume 1?

Silk-making, paper, gunpowder, Confucianism, and Daoism Signup and view all the answers

Which cultures and civilizations of the Americas are covered in World History: Volume 1?

Maya, Aztec, and Inca Signup and view all the answers

Which African kingdoms are mentioned in World History: Volume 1?

Ghana, Mali, and Songhai Signup and view all the answers

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Pre-History and Historical Sources

The term used to describe the period of events before the invention of writing systems is Pre-History.
Historians use oral traditions, archaeological findings, and indirect sources to seek knowledge of the past.

History vs. Myth

History is based on facts and evidence, whereas Myth is a story that may not be based on facts.

Analyzing Past Events

Historians use historical methods to describe, examine, and analyze past events.

Classifying Stories

Legends are used to classify stories common to a particular culture, but not supported by external sources.

World History: Volume 1

The ancient civilizations included in World History: Volume 1, The Ancient World to the Medieval Era are Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome.
The religions discussed in World History: Volume 1, The Ancient World to the Medieval Era are Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Some of the new technologies and philosophies discussed in World History: Volume 1 are agriculture, metallurgy, and Greek philosophy.
The cultures and civilizations of the Americas covered in World History: Volume 1 are Olmec, Maya, Aztec, and Inca.
The African kingdoms mentioned in World History: Volume 1 are Ghana, Mali, and Songhai.

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Test your knowledge of historical events and figures with this engaging history quiz. From ancient civilizations to modern conflicts, challenge yourself with questions about the human past. Whether you're a history buff or just curious, this quiz will put your historical knowledge to the test.