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Define history and its components as mentioned in the text.
History is the systematic study and documentation of the human past, which includes the memory, discovery, collection, organization, presentation, and interpretation of past events.
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
Historians use historical sources such as written documents, oral accounts, art and material artifacts, and ecological markers.
How does history differ from myth according to the text?
History is supported by verifiable evidence, while myths are stories common to a particular culture but not supported by external sources.
What is considered as prehistory?
The period of events before the invention of writing systems is considered prehistory.
What is the nature of history as described in the text?
History is an academic discipline which uses a narrative to describe, examine, question, and analyze past events, and investigate their patterns of cause and effect.
Test your knowledge about the systematic study and documentation of the human past, including prehistory and historical sources. Explore the events, memory, collection, and interpretation that make up the umbrella term of 'history'.
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