History Quiz: Study and Documentation of the Human Past

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What is considered prehistory?

The period of events before the invention of writing systems

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

Written documents, oral accounts, art and material artifacts, and ecological markers

How does history differ from myth?

History is supported by verifiable evidence, while myth is not

What does history as an academic discipline use to describe past events?

<p>A narrative</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do historians debate regarding past events?

<p>The narrative that best explains an event and the significance of different causes and effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

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