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What is the term used to describe the period of events before the invention of writing systems?
What is the term used to describe the period of events before the invention of writing systems?
- Archaeology
- Ancient History
- Historiography
- Prehistory (correct)
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
- Radio broadcasts, religious scriptures, government propaganda, conspiracy theories
- Written documents, oral accounts, art and material artifacts, ecological markers (correct)
- Television documentaries, fictional literature, urban legends, personal opinions
- Internet blogs, social media posts, modern fiction, scientific journals
What is the difference between history and myth?
What is the difference between history and myth?
- History is based on personal opinions, while myth is based on academic research
- History is supported by verifiable evidence, while myth is not (correct)
- History is only about ancient events, while myth includes recent stories
- History is purely fictional, while myth is based on facts
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 term is used to classify stories common to a particular culture but not supported by external sources?
What term is used to classify stories common to a particular culture but not supported by external sources?
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