5 Questions
What is the period of events before the invention of writing systems called?
Prehistory
Which of the following are historical sources used by historians to seek knowledge of the past?
Oral accounts and written documents
How does history differ from myth?
History is supported by evidence while myth is not
What academic discipline uses a narrative to describe, examine, question, and analyze past events?
History
What term is used to classify stories common to a particular culture, but not supported by external sources?
Cultural heritage
Test your knowledge of historical events, prehistory, and the methods used by historians to study and document the human past with this quiz. Explore the significance of historical sources and the interpretation of events in the discipline of history.
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