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Define history and explain its components as mentioned in the text.
Define history and explain its components as mentioned in the text.
History is the systematic study and documentation of the human past. Its components include past events, memory, discovery, collection, organization, presentation, and interpretation of these events.
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
Historians use historical sources such as written documents, oral accounts, art and material artifacts, and ecological markers.
How does history differ from myth according to the text?
How does history differ from myth according to the text?
History is supported by verifiable evidence, while myth is not supported by external sources.
What is considered as prehistory and how is it defined in the text?
What is considered as prehistory and how is it defined in the text?
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What is the nature of history as discussed in the text?
What is the nature of history as discussed in the text?
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