History: The Systematic Study of the Human Past
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What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?

  • Written documents, oral accounts, art and material artifacts, and ecological markers (correct)
  • Religious scriptures
  • Personal opinions and beliefs
  • Scientific experiments and observations

    • What is history considered before the invention of writing systems?

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

    • How does history differ from myth?

  • History is supported by verifiable evidence, while myth is not (correct)
  • History is only about ancient events, while myth encompasses all historical periods
  • History is based on fiction, while myth is based on facts
  • History is solely based on oral traditions, while myth is based on written records

    • What do historians debate about the nature of history?

    <p>The significance of different causes and effects</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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