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What is the period of events before the invention of writing systems considered?
What is the period of events before the invention of writing systems considered?
- Classical history
- Protohistory
- Ancient history
- Prehistory (correct)
How does history differ from myth?
How does history differ from myth?
- History is based on verifiable evidence, while myth is not. (correct)
- Myth is an academic discipline, while history is not.
- Myth is supported by historical sources, while history is not.
- History focuses on cultural heritage, while myth does not.
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
- Oral accounts and material artifacts
- Written documents and ecological markers (correct)
- Scientific theories and hypotheses
- Folktales and legends
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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