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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 (correct)
- Religious scriptures and beliefs
- Mathematical equations and formulas
- Scientific experiments and observations
What is the period of events before the invention of writing systems considered?
What is the period of events before the invention of writing systems considered?
- Protohistory
- Prehistory (correct)
- Mythology
- Ancient history
How does history differ from myth?
How does history differ from myth?
- History is supported by verifiable evidence (correct)
- Myth is supported by written documents
- Myth is a more accurate representation of the past
- History is based on cultural heritage
What does history as an academic discipline use to describe, examine, and analyze past events?
What does history as an academic discipline use to describe, examine, and analyze past events?
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What term is used to classify stories common to a particular culture but not supported by external sources?
What term is used to classify stories common to a particular culture but not supported by external sources?
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