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What is the term for the period of events before the invention of writing systems?
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?
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?
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?
What is the purpose of history as an academic discipline?
What do historians debate when analyzing past events?
What do historians debate when analyzing past events?
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