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

  • Protohistory
  • Prehistory (correct)
  • Ancient history
  • Early civilization
  • What do historians use as historical sources?

  • Religious scriptures and beliefs
  • Written documents, oral accounts, art, and material artifacts (correct)
  • Scientific experiments and surveys
  • Folklore and myths
  • What distinguishes history from myth?

  • Verifiable evidence (correct)
  • Emotional impact on the audience
  • 'Truth' based on cultural heritage
  • 'Truth' based on belief systems
  • How do historians describe, examine, and analyze past events?

    <p>Using a 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

    In the field of political science, which subfield involves the study of political concepts, institutions, and practices?

    <p>Political theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the field of international relations primarily focus on?

    <p>Relationships between states and other actors in the international system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which subject does political science integrate with to understand political phenomena?

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

    What are some of the key concepts examined in political theory?

    <p>Justice, democracy, and war</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which field within political science involves the study of issues such as war and peace?

    <p>International relations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does political science combine to understand political phenomena?

    <p>Economics and psychology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which field of study involves the comparison of political institutions, political culture, and political behavior across different cases?

    <p>Comparative Politics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key concept in international relations that examines the relationship between politics and the economy?

    <p>Political Economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which field of study focuses on the process by which political decisions are made and implemented?

    <p>Public Policy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do scholars of comparative politics use to understand the similarities and differences in political systems and institutions?

    <p>Case studies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which key concept in public policy involves analyzing the policy process, including the development of policy proposals, adoption, and implementation and evaluation of policy?

    <p>Policy analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does political economy study in terms of the relationship between politics and the economy?

    <p>Role of institutions in economic development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which field of study examines the role of government in addressing social, economic, and environmental problems?

    <p>Public Policy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do political economy scholars use to understand the relationship between politics and the economy?

    <p>Institutional economics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key concept in international relations that examines how economic factors influence political behavior and institutions?

    <p>Political Economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do comparative politics scholars use to understand the similarities and differences in political systems and institutions?

    <p>Case studies</p> Signup and view all the answers

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