History Study and Documentation
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>To describe, examine, question, and analyze past events</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Cultural heritage or legends</p> Signup and view all the answers

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