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What is the period of events before the invention of writing systems called?
What is the period of events before the invention of writing systems called?
- Prehistory (correct)
- Ancient history
- Mythical history
- Protohistory
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
- Written documents, oral accounts, art, and material artifacts (correct)
- Fictional stories and myths
- Scientific experiments and observations
- Social media and internet forums
How do historians differ from myth?
How do historians differ from myth?
- Myth is based on written records, while history is not
- History is supported by verifiable evidence, while myth is not (correct)
- Historians focus on fictional stories, while myths are based on facts
- Myths are more reliable than historical accounts
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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How have ancient cultural influences impacted the nature of history over time?
How have ancient cultural influences impacted the nature of history over time?
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