History: The Study of Human Past
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What is history considered before the invention of writing systems?

  • Prehistory (correct)
  • Mythology
  • Ancient history
  • Protohistory

    • What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?

  • Scientific journals and research papers
  • Social media posts and internet blogs
  • Written documents, oral accounts, art and material artifacts, and ecological markers (correct)
  • Fictional stories and myths

    • How does history differ from myth?

  • History is purely based on oral accounts
  • History and myth are based on the same types of evidence
  • History is supported by verifiable evidence, while myth is not (correct)
  • Myth is more reliable than history

    • What do historians use to describe, examine, and analyze past events?

    <p>Narrative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are stories surrounding King Arthur usually classified as?

    <p>Cultural heritage or legends</p> Signup and view all the answers

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