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What term is used to refer to the period of events before the invention of writing systems?
Prehistory
Which of the following are considered historical sources used by historians to seek knowledge of the past?
Written documents, oral accounts, art and material artifacts, and ecological markers
What distinguishes history from myth?
Verifiable evidence supports history, while myth lacks such evidence
What does the term 'historía' mean in Ancient Greek?
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What do historians use to describe, examine, question, and analyze past events?
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In what way is history incomplete according to the passage?
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Who is often considered the 'father of history'?
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What is the etymology of the word 'history'?
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In which century did the Greek word 'historía' get borrowed into Classical Latin as 'historia'?
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What does the word 'history' mean in Old English?
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What form did the word 'historia' develop into in Old French?
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Who is often criticized as the 'father of lies'?
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'History' was brought into Middle English from which language?
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Which ancient Greek historian helped form the foundations for the modern study of past events and societies?
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