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What is the term for the period of events before the invention of writing systems?
What is the term for the period of events before the invention of writing systems?
- Ancient history
- Medieval history
- Prehistory (correct)
- Modern history
What do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
What do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
- Artifacts and ecological markers
- Cultural heritage and legends
- Myths and ancient cultural influences
- Written documents and oral accounts (correct)
How is history as an academic discipline described?
How is history as an academic discipline described?
- Using a narrative to describe, examine, question, and analyze past events (correct)
- Focusing on the interpretation of myths and legends
- Using a scientific approach to study ancient cultures
- Relying solely on written documents for knowledge
What distinguishes history from myth?
What distinguishes history from myth?
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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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