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What is the term for the period of events before the invention of writing systems?
What is the term for the period of events before the invention of writing systems?
- Protohistory
- Ancient era
- Paleolithic age
- Prehistory (correct)
Which of the following are sources used by historians to seek knowledge of the past?
Which of the following are sources used by historians to seek knowledge of the past?
- Written documents, oral accounts, and material artifacts (correct)
- Social media posts, celebrity gossip, and urban legends
- Religious scriptures, astrology, and conspiracy theories
- Television programs, fictional stories, and video games
How does history differ from myth?
How does history differ from myth?
- History is supported by verifiable evidence, while myth is not (correct)
- History focuses on ancient civilizations, while myth focuses on modern societies
- History includes religious beliefs, while myth does not
- Myth is based on scientific research, while history is based on speculation
What do historians use to describe, examine, question, and analyze past events?
What do historians use to describe, examine, question, and analyze past events?
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What is the umbrella term comprising past events as well as the memory, discovery, collection, organization, presentation, and interpretation of these events?
What is the umbrella term comprising past events as well as the memory, discovery, collection, organization, presentation, and interpretation of these events?
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