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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?
- 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?
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?
How are stories common to a particular culture, but not supported by external sources, classified?
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"History" differs from myth in that it is supported by what?
"History" differs from myth in that it is supported by what?
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