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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?
- Prehistory (correct)
- History
- Ancient era
- Historical period
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
- Written documents, oral accounts, art and material artifacts, and ecological markers (correct)
- Folklore and myths
- Scientific experiments and observations
- Internet sources and social media
How does history differ from myth?
How does history differ from myth?
- History is always accurate, while myth is often exaggerated
- History is solely based on written documents, while myth is based on oral traditions
- History is supported by verifiable evidence, while myth is not (correct)
- Myth is always about gods and supernatural beings, while history is about human events
What does history use to describe, examine, question, and analyze past events?
What does history use to describe, examine, question, and analyze past events?
How are stories ordinary to a particular culture but not supported by external sources classified?
How are stories ordinary to a particular culture but not supported by external sources classified?
What is Indian nationalism inclusive of?
What is Indian nationalism inclusive of?
When did Indian nationalism reach its post-independence peak?
When did Indian nationalism reach its post-independence peak?
Who spearheaded the Indian nationalist movement during the independence movement?
Who spearheaded the Indian nationalist movement during the independence movement?
What did Indian nationalism continue to campaign for after Indian Independence?
What did Indian nationalism continue to campaign for after Indian Independence?
What regions are mentioned in ancient texts that roughly form modern-day greater India?
What regions are mentioned in ancient texts that roughly form modern-day greater India?