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What is the period of events before the invention of writing systems called?
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?
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?
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?
What do historians debate about when analyzing past events?
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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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