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History Quiz: Understanding the Human Past
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History Quiz: Understanding the Human Past

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What is the period of events before the invention of writing systems called?

  • Ancient history
  • Mythology
  • Protohistory
  • Prehistory (correct)

    • What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?

  • Written documents, oral accounts, art and material artifacts, and ecological markers (correct)
  • Social media and internet sources
  • Religious scriptures and beliefs
  • Scientific experiments and observations

    • How does history differ from myth?

  • History is supported by verifiable evidence, while myth is not. (correct)
  • History is always accurate, while myth is always fictional.
  • History is solely based on written records, while myth is based on oral traditions.
  • History only includes events after the invention of writing systems, while myth includes prehistoric events.

    • What does history as an academic discipline use to describe past events?

    <p>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

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