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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?
- Modern history
- Prehistory (correct)
- Ancient history
- Medieval history
Which term is used to describe stories common to a particular culture, but not supported by external sources?
Which term is used to describe stories common to a particular culture, but not supported by external sources?
- Historical narratives
- Legends (correct)
- Myths
- Cultural heritage
What do historians seek knowledge of the past using?
What do historians seek knowledge of the past using?
- Modern technology and social media
- Fairy tales and fictional stories
- Written documents, oral accounts, and material artifacts (correct)
- Scientific experiments and observations
What does 'history' refer to as an academic discipline?
What does 'history' refer to as an academic discipline?
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What differentiates history from myth?
What differentiates history from myth?
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