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History: Study and Documentation of the Human Past

Explore the systematic study and documentation of human past events, including prehistoric periods. Understand the methods and sources used by historians to uncover, organize, and interpret historical knowledge.

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What is the period of events before the invention of writing systems considered as?

Prehistory

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

Written documents, oral accounts, art and material artifacts, and ecological markers

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

Narrative

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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