History: Study and Documentation of the 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?

  • Fictional stories and myths
  • Scientific experiments and observations
  • Internet blogs and forums
  • Written documents, oral accounts, art, and material artifacts (correct)

How do historians describe, examine, and analyze past events?

  • By conducting experiments
  • Through mathematical equations
  • By relying solely on oral traditions
  • Using a narrative (correct)

How are stories common to a particular culture, but not supported by external sources, classified?

<p>Cultural heritage or legends (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

"History" differs from myth in that it is supported by what?

<p>Verifiable evidence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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