History Quiz: The Study of Human Past
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What is the period of events before the invention of writing systems considered?

  • Mythology
  • Cultural heritage
  • Ancient history
  • Prehistory (correct)

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

  • Religious scriptures
  • Scientific theories
  • Written documents, oral accounts, art, and material artifacts (correct)
  • Fictional stories

    • How does history differ from myth?

  • History is entirely based on imagination, while myth is not
  • Myth is supported by verifiable evidence, while history is not
  • 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 past events?

    <p>Narrative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used for stories common to a particular culture but not supported by external sources?

    <p>Cultural heritage</p> Signup and view all the answers

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