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What is the period of events before the invention of writing systems considered?
Prehistory
How does history differ from myth?
History is based on verifiable evidence, while myth is not.
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
Written documents and ecological markers
What does the term 'history' encompass?
Past events and their memory, discovery, and interpretation
What do historians use to describe, examine, question, and analyze past events?
Narrative
Explore the systematic study of the human past and the period before the invention of writing systems. Delve into the memory, discovery, collection, organization, presentation, and interpretation of historical events.
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