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What is history considered before the invention of writing systems?
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?
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?
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?
What does history as an academic discipline use to describe past events?
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What are stories ordinary to a particular culture but not supported by external sources usually classified as?
What are stories ordinary to a particular culture but not supported by external sources usually classified as?
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