History Quiz: Study of Human Past
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What is history considered before the invention of writing systems?

  • Mythology
  • Prehistory (correct)
  • Ancient times
  • Unrecorded history

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

  • Scientific theories and mathematical models
  • Written documents, oral accounts, art and material artifacts, and ecological markers (correct)
  • Religious scriptures and folklore
  • Personal opinions and fictional stories

    • How does history differ from myth?

  • History is based on ancient cultural influences, while myth is not
  • History is always accurate, while myth is not
  • History is only about documented events, while myth is about undocumented events
  • History is supported by verifiable evidence, while myth is not (correct)

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

    <p>Narrative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are stories ordinary to a particular culture but not supported by external sources usually classified as?

    <p>Cultural heritage or legends</p> Signup and view all the answers

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