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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?
- Mythological era
- Prehistory (correct)
- Protohistory
- Ancient history
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
- Written documents, oral accounts, art and material artifacts, ecological markers (correct)
- Television documentaries, fictional movies, personal diaries, social media posts
- Fictional stories, legends, mythological texts, religious scriptures
- Scientific experiments, mathematical models, social media posts, ancient scrolls
How does history differ from myth?
How does history differ from myth?
- History is always accurate, while myth is always fictional.
- History is solely based on written records, while myth is based on oral traditions.
- History focuses on ancient events, while myth focuses on modern tales.
- History is supported by verifiable evidence, while myth is not. (correct)
What does history as an academic discipline use to describe past events?
What does history as an academic discipline use to describe past events?
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What term is used for stories common to a particular culture but not supported by external sources?
What term is used for stories common to a particular culture but not supported by external sources?
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