History Quiz: The Study of Human Past
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

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

    How have ancient cultural influences impacted the nature of history over time?

    <p>They have created variant interpretations of the nature of history</p> Signup and view all the answers

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