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

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

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

  • Written documents, oral accounts, art and material artifacts, and ecological markers (correct)
  • Historical fiction and novels
  • Scientific experiments and observations
  • Mathematical equations and formulas

    • What does history as an academic discipline use to describe, examine, and analyze past events?

  • Narrative (correct)
  • Scientific laws
  • Musical compositions
  • Architectural designs

    • How does history differ from myth?

    <p>History is supported by verifiable evidence, while myth is not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do historians debate the nature of history?

    <p>They debate which narrative best explains an event and the significance of different causes and effects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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