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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?

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

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History Quiz: Study of Human Past

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Questions and Answers

What is history considered before the invention of writing systems?

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

How does history differ from myth?

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

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

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