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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
- Mythology
- Protohistory
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
- Scientific experiments and observations
- Written documents, oral accounts, art and material artifacts, and ecological markers (correct)
- Fictional stories and myths
- Internet blogs and forums
How does history differ from myth?
How does history differ from myth?
- History is always about ancient cultures, while myth is about modern events
- History is solely based on written documents, while myth is based on oral traditions
- History is supported by verifiable evidence, while myth is not (correct)
- History is purely based on speculation, while myth is factual
What does the term 'history' encompass?
What does the term 'history' encompass?
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What do historians use to describe, examine, question, and analyze past events?
What do historians use to describe, examine, question, and analyze past events?
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