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

  • Mythology
  • Protohistory
  • Ancient history
  • Prehistory (correct)

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

  • Written documents, oral accounts, art and material artifacts, and ecological markers (correct)
  • Scientific experiments and mathematical models
  • Folktales and legends
  • Religious scriptures and prophecies

    • How does history differ from myth?

  • Myth has no cultural significance, while history does.
  • History is purely based on speculation, while myth is factual.
  • History is supported by verifiable evidence, while myth is not. (correct)
  • History is solely based on oral traditions, while myth is based on written records.

    • What do historians use to describe, examine, question, and analyze past events?

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

    What are stories common to a particular culture but not supported by external sources usually classified as?

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

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