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What is history considered before the invention of writing systems?
What is history considered before the invention of writing systems?
- Protohistory
- Early civilization
- Ancient times
- Prehistory (correct)
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
- Mathematical equations and formulas
- Scientific experiments and observations
- Government records and official documents
- Written documents, oral accounts, art, and material artifacts (correct)
What does history as an academic discipline use to describe past events?
What does history as an academic discipline use to describe past events?
- Theater performances
- Musical compositions
- Poetry
- Narrative (correct)
What do historians debate about the nature of history?
What do historians debate about the nature of history?
What is considered an umbrella term comprising past events and their interpretation?
What is considered an umbrella term comprising past events and their interpretation?