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 (C)</p>
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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. (C)</p>
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