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History: The Study of the Human Past

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What is considered the period of events before the invention of writing systems?

Medieval history

Modern history

Prehistory (correct)

Ancient history

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

Social media posts, internet memes, celebrity gossip, tabloid articles

Fictional stories, mythological tales, urban legends, conspiracy theories

Written documents, oral accounts, art and material artifacts, ecological markers (correct)

Scientific experiments, mathematical equations, computer simulations, laboratory tests

How is history different from myth?

History focuses on cultural heritage, while myth focuses on legends

History is supported by verifiable evidence, while myth is not (correct)

Myth is related to prehistory, while history is related to modern events

History is based on fictional stories, while myth is based on historical events

What does history use to describe, examine, question, and analyze past events?

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What has contributed to variant interpretations of the nature of history over the centuries?

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History: The Study of the Human Past

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Questions and Answers

What is considered the period of events before the invention of writing systems?

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

How is history different from myth?

What does history use to describe, examine, question, and analyze past events?

What has contributed to variant interpretations of the nature of history over the centuries?

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