5 Questions
What is the period of events before the invention of writing systems called?
Prehistory
Which term is used to describe stories common to a particular culture, but not supported by external sources?
Legends
What do historians seek knowledge of the past using?
Written documents, oral accounts, and material artifacts
What does 'history' refer to as an academic discipline?
The study and analysis of past events
What differentiates history from myth?
Myth is supported by verifiable evidence
Test your knowledge of the systematic study and documentation of human past events, from prehistory to the present. Explore the methods used by historians to discover, collect, organize, and interpret historical sources.
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