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What is history considered before the invention of writing systems?
What is history considered before the invention of writing systems?
- Ancient times
- Legendary era
- Prehistory (correct)
- Mythology
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
- Scientific experiments and observations
- Religious scriptures and prophecies
- Fictional stories, legends, and myths
- Written documents, oral accounts, art and material artifacts, and ecological markers (correct)
How does history differ from myth?
How does history differ from myth?
- Myth is a modern concept, while history is ancient.
- History is supported by verifiable evidence, while myth is not. (correct)
- History is purely based on imagination, while myth is factual.
- History includes supernatural events, while myth does not.
What does history as an academic discipline use to describe past events?
What does history as an academic discipline use to describe past events?
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How do historians view the nature of history in relation to the present?
How do historians view the nature of history in relation to the present?
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Pre-Literate History
- History before the invention of writing systems is considered prehistory or protohistory.
- This period is characterized by the lack of written records, making it difficult for historians to reconstruct events.
Sources of Historical Knowledge
- Historians use various sources to seek knowledge of the past, including:
- Archaeological evidence: artifacts, monuments, and other material remains.
- Oral traditions: stories, legends, and myths passed down through generations.
- Linguistic evidence: language patterns and relationships.
- Anthropological evidence: cultural and social practices.
History vs. Myth
- History is distinct from myth in that it is based on:
- Verifiable evidence: events supported by reliable sources.
- Causal relationships: examination of cause-and-effect relationships between events.
- Myth, on the other hand, is often characterized by:
- Symbolic or metaphorical meaning: stories conveying moral or spiritual messages.
- Lack of empirical evidence: events not supported by verifiable evidence.
Academic History
- History as an academic discipline describes past events using:
- Empirical methods: systematic observation, description, and analysis of evidence.
- Interpretation: scholars' explanations of the significance and meaning of events.
- Contextualization: placing events within their broader social, political, and cultural contexts.
History and the Present
- Historians view the nature of history in relation to the present as:
- Influential: past events shape the present and inform our understanding of the world.
- Interconnected: historical events are linked to and inform our understanding of contemporary issues.
- Relevant: studying history provides insight into the human experience, informing our decisions and actions in the present.
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