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

  • Ancient history
  • Protohistory
  • Prehistory (correct)
  • Mythology

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

  • Folklore and superstitions
  • Written documents, oral accounts, art, and material artifacts (correct)
  • Religious scriptures and beliefs
  • Scientific experiments and observations

    • How is history different from myth?

  • Myth is always based on true events
  • History is solely based on oral traditions
  • History is supported by verifiable evidence (correct)
  • Myth is a more accurate representation of the past

    • What do historians debate about when analyzing past events?

    <p>The significance of different causes and effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A narrative</p> Signup and view all the answers

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