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What is history?
What is history?
What is prehistory?
What is prehistory?
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
How does history differ from myth?
How does history differ from myth?
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What does history seek to describe, examine, question, and analyze?
What does history seek to describe, examine, question, and analyze?
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Study Notes
Understanding History
- History refers to the study of past human events, experiences, and societies, which are documented through written records, oral traditions, and other evidence.
Prehistory vs. History
- Prehistory refers to the period before written records, where information about the past is primarily gathered through archaeology, anthropology, and other indirect means.
- History, on the other hand, deals with the period for which written records are available.
Sources of Historical Knowledge
- Historians use various sources to seek knowledge of the past, including: • Written records (e.g., documents, letters, diaries) • Oral traditions (e.g., stories, myths, legends) • Archaeological findings (e.g., artifacts, architecture) • Visual and material evidence (e.g., images, artifacts, clothing)
History vs. Myth
- History differs from myth in that it seeks to provide an objective, evidence-based understanding of the past, whereas myth often involves fantastical or supernatural elements.
- History is based on verifiable evidence and critical analysis, whereas myth is often based on unverifiable claims and oral traditions.
The Purpose of History
- History seeks to: • Describe the past by reconstructing events and experiences • Examine the causes and consequences of historical events • Question the actions and decisions of individuals and groups • Analyze the social, cultural, economic, and political contexts of the past
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Test your knowledge of the systematic study and documentation of the human past with this history quiz. Explore historical sources, events, prehistory, and the methods used by historians to seek knowledge of the past.
