History Quiz: Study and Interpretation of the Human Past
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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?

  • Written documents, oral accounts, art and material artifacts, and ecological markers (correct)
  • Scientific experiments and observations
  • Internet resources and social media posts
  • Personal opinions and beliefs
  • What does history use as a narrative to describe past events?

  • Academic discipline (correct)
  • 'Memory, discovery, collection, organization, presentation, and interpretation of events'
  • 'Tales surrounding King Arthur'
  • 'Inquiry; knowledge acquired by investigation'
  • How does history differ from myth?

    <p>History is supported by verifiable evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do historians debate about the nature of history?

    <p>'The significance of different causes and effects'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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