History Quiz: The Study of Human Past

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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?

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?

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?

<p>The period of events before the invention of writing systems is considered prehistory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of history as discussed in the text?

<p>The nature of history is debated as an end in itself and its usefulness in giving perspective on the problems of the present.</p> Signup and view all the answers