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What is the period of events before the invention of writing systems called?
What is the period of events before the invention of writing systems called?
- Prehistory (correct)
- Ancient history
- Protohistory
- Mythology
How do historians seek knowledge of the past?
How do historians seek knowledge of the past?
- By conducting experiments
- Using historical sources such as written documents, oral accounts, art, and material artifacts (correct)
- Through mathematical calculations
- By studying celestial bodies
What distinguishes history from myth?
What distinguishes history from myth?
- History is always about ancient events, while myth is about recent events
- History is based on oral tradition, while myth is based on written records
- History is purely factual, while myth is fictional
- History is supported by verifiable evidence, while myth is not (correct)
What is the main purpose of history as an academic discipline?
What is the main purpose of history as an academic discipline?
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What are stories common to a particular culture, but not supported by external sources, usually classified as?
What are stories common to a particular culture, but not supported by external sources, usually classified as?
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