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What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
Written documents and oral accounts
What is the term used to describe the period of events before the invention of writing systems?
Prehistory
How is history different from myth according to the text?
History is supported by verifiable evidence
What term is used to describe stories common to a particular culture, but not supported by external sources?
Legends
What is the term used to describe the systematic study and documentation of the human past?
Historiography
Test your knowledge of historical events, the interpretation of the past, and the methods used by historians to uncover and understand human history.
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