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What is the period of events before the invention of writing systems considered?
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?
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?
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?
What does history as an academic discipline use to describe past events?
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What term is used for stories common to a particular culture but not supported by external sources?
What term is used for stories common to a particular culture but not supported by external sources?
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