5 Questions
What is the period of events before the invention of writing systems considered?
Prehistoric period
Which term comprises past events as well as the memory, discovery, and interpretation of these events?
Historiography
What do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
Written documents
How are stories common to a particular culture, but not supported by external sources, usually classified?
Cultural heritage
How does history differ from myth?
History is supported by verifiable evidence
Study Notes
Historical Periods
- The period of events before the invention of writing systems is considered Prehistory.
History and Its Components
- History comprises past events as well as the memory, discovery, and interpretation of these events.
Historical Research
- Historians use primary sources and secondary sources to seek knowledge of the past.
Oral Tradition
- Stories common to a particular culture, but not supported by external sources, are usually classified as legends or oral traditions.
History vs. Myth
- History differs from myth in that history is based on verifiable evidence and facts, whereas myth is often a story that is not supported by evidence and is often used to explain natural phenomena or the origins of a culture.
Test your knowledge of historical events, sources, and interpretation with this history quiz. Explore the systematic study and documentation of the human past, from prehistory to the invention of writing systems.
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