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What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
- Written documents, oral accounts, art and material artifacts, and ecological markers (correct)
- Scientific experiments and observations
- Social media and internet sources
- Fictional stories and myths
What term is used to describe the period of events before the invention of writing systems?
What term is used to describe the period of events before the invention of writing systems?
- Prehistory (correct)
- Early civilization
- Protohistory
- Ancient times
How does history differ from myth?
How does history differ from myth?
- It is supported by verifiable evidence (correct)
- It is unrelated to cultural heritage
- It is always accurate
- It is based on imaginative stories
What does the term 'history' encompass?
What does the term 'history' encompass?
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What is the main purpose of history as an academic discipline?
What is the main purpose of history as an academic discipline?
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