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What term is used to describe the period of events before the invention of writing systems?
Prehistory
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
Written documents, oral accounts, art, and material artifacts
How does history differ from myth?
History is supported by verifiable evidence, while myth is not
What term describes stories common to a particular culture but not supported by external sources?
Legends
What umbrella term comprises past events as well as the memory, discovery, collection, organization, presentation, and interpretation of these events?
History
Explore the systematic study of historical events, from the period before the invention of writing systems to the collection, organization, and interpretation of past events. Learn about the methods used by historians to seek knowledge of the past through historical sources.
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