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

  • Ancient history
  • Medieval history
  • Renaissance history
  • Prehistory (correct)

What do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?

  • Written documents, oral accounts, art, and material artifacts (correct)
  • Written documents and oral accounts only
  • Art and material artifacts only
  • Oral accounts and art only

What term is used to describe stories common to a particular culture but not supported by external sources?

  • Cultural heritage
  • Myth
  • History
  • Legend (correct)

What does history differ from myth in?

<p>Verifiability (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It is an academic discipline using narrative (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to describe the period of events before the invention of writing systems?

<p>Prehistory (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?

<p>Historical sources (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to refer to stories common to a particular culture but not supported by external sources?

<p>Myth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe the study and documentation of the human past?

<p>History (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do historians use to examine, question, and analyze past events?

<p>Historical sources (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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