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What is the term for the period of events before the invention of writing systems?
Prehistory
Which of the following are sources used by historians to seek knowledge of the past?
Written documents, oral accounts, and material artifacts
How does history differ from myth?
History is supported by verifiable evidence, while myth is not
What do historians use to describe, examine, question, and analyze past events?
Narrative
What is the umbrella term comprising past events as well as the memory, discovery, collection, organization, presentation, and interpretation of these events?
History
Explore the definition and significance of history, including the study of human past, prehistory, historical sources, and the work of historians in documenting and interpreting past events.
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