History: Study and Documentation of Human Past
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What is the period of events before the invention of writing systems considered?

  • Prehistory (correct)
  • Mythology
  • History
  • Ancient times

    • What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?

  • Internet blogs, fictional novels, religious scriptures, scientific theories
  • Written documents, oral accounts, art and material artifacts, ecological markers (correct)
  • Scientific experiments, fictional stories, personal opinions, ancient scrolls
  • Social media posts, folklore, modern artworks, archaeological hoaxes

    • How does history differ from myth?

  • History is supported by verifiable evidence (correct)
  • Myth is based on historical events
  • Myth is supported by verifiable evidence
  • History is based on legends

    • What does history as an academic discipline use to describe past events?

    <p>Narrative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do historians debate regarding the nature of history?

    <p>The narrative that best explains an event and the significance of different causes and effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

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