History Quiz: Understanding the Study of Human Past
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What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?

  • Cultural heritage and legends
  • Written documents and oral accounts (correct)
  • Artifacts and ecological markers
  • Ancient cultural influences and legends

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

  • Protohistory
  • Ancient Era
  • Prehistory (correct)
  • Antiquity

    • How is history different from myth according to the text?

  • Myth is classified as legends
  • History is supported by verifiable evidence (correct)
  • History is always accurate
  • Myth is based on ancient cultural influences

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

    <p>Legends</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Historiography</p> Signup and view all the answers

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