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What is the term used to describe the period of events before the invention of writing systems?
Prehistory
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
Written documents, oral accounts, art and material artifacts, ecological markers
What is the difference between history and myth?
History is supported by verifiable evidence, while myth is not
What is the main purpose of history as an academic discipline?
To describe, examine, question, and analyze past events
What term is used to classify stories common to a particular culture but not supported by external sources?
Cultural heritage or legends
Explore the systematic study and documentation of human past events and the period before the invention of writing systems. Learn about the process of gathering, organizing, and interpreting historical sources to understand the past.
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