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

  • Protohistory
  • Ancient history
  • Mythical history
  • Prehistory (correct)
  • What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?

  • Scientific experiments and mathematical models
  • Religious scriptures and prophecies
  • Folktales and myths
  • Written documents, oral accounts, art and material artifacts, and ecological markers (correct)
  • What is the key difference between history and myth?

  • Myth is based on historical events, while history is not
  • Myth is more reliable than history
  • History is supported by verifiable evidence, while myth is not (correct)
  • History is purely fictional, while myth is based on facts
  • What does history as an academic discipline use to describe, examine, and question past events?

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

    What term is used for stories common to a particular culture, but not supported by external sources?

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

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