5 Questions
What is the period of events before the invention of writing systems considered?
Prehistory
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
Written documents, oral accounts, art and material artifacts, and ecological markers
What is the key difference between history and myth?
History is supported by verifiable evidence, while myth is not
What does history as an academic discipline use to describe, examine, and question past events?
Narrative
What term is used for stories common to a particular culture, but not supported by external sources?
Cultural heritage or legends
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