History Quiz: Studying the Human Past

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What is the term for the period of events before the invention of writing systems?

  • Primitive age
  • Ancient times
  • Historical era
  • Prehistory (correct)

Which of the following is NOT considered a historical source used by historians?

  • Oral accounts
  • Written documents
  • Material artifacts
  • Fictional stories (correct)

What distinguishes history from myth?

  • Myth is not influenced by ancient culture
  • History focuses on cultural heritage
  • History is based on fictional narratives
  • Myth is supported by verifiable evidence (correct)

What is the purpose of history as an academic discipline?

<p>To understand the present (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do historians debate when analyzing past events?

<p>The significance of different causes and effects (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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