5 Questions
What does the term 'history' encompass?
Past events, memory, discovery, collection, organization, presentation, and interpretation of events
How do historians seek knowledge of the past?
Using historical sources such as written documents, oral accounts, art, material artifacts, and ecological markers
What distinguishes history from myth?
History is supported by verifiable evidence while myth is not
What do historians debate about regarding narratives?
Which narrative best explains an event and the significance of different causes and effects
What are stories common to a particular culture but not supported by external sources classified as?
Cultural heritage or legends
Test your knowledge of human history with this quiz on the systematic study and documentation of past events, including prehistory and historical sources.
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