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What is the period of events before the invention of writing systems called?
What is the period of events before the invention of writing systems called?
- Mythical history
- Protohistory
- Prehistory (correct)
- Ancient history
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
- Internet blogs and social media posts
- Fictional stories and legends
- Written documents, oral accounts, art and material artifacts, and ecological markers (correct)
- Scientific experiments and observations
How does history differ from myth?
How does history differ from myth?
- Myth has more cultural significance than history
- History is purely based on oral traditions, while myth is based on written records
- History and myth are essentially the same
- History is supported by verifiable evidence, while myth is not (correct)
What does history as an academic discipline use to describe, examine, and question past events?
What does history as an academic discipline use to describe, examine, and question past events?
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What do historians debate about when analyzing past events?
What do historians debate about when analyzing past events?
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Study Notes
Period of Events Before Writing Systems
- The period of events before the invention of writing systems is called prehistory.
Sources for Historical Knowledge
- Historians use oral traditions, archaeological evidence, and other indirect sources to seek knowledge of the past.
History vs. Myth
- History differs from myth in that history is based on verifiable evidence, while myth is often based on legend or fictional stories.
Academic Approach to History
- History as an academic discipline uses empirical evidence and critical analysis to describe, examine, and question past events.
Historical Debates
- Historians debate about the interpretation and significance of past events, as well as the causes and consequences of historical phenomena.
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Test your knowledge about historical events, prehistory, and the study of human past with this quiz about history. Explore the significance of historical sources and the systematic documentation of past events.
