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Which term is used to describe the period of events before the invention of writing systems?
Which term is used to describe the period of events before the invention of writing systems?
- Modern history
- Prehistory (correct)
- Medieval history
- Ancient history
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
- Written documents (correct)
- Religious texts
- Internet articles
- Scientific experiments
What is the main purpose of history as an academic discipline?
What is the main purpose of history as an academic discipline?
- To analyze past events (correct)
- To predict future events
- To describe past events
- To interpret dreams
What do historians debate about when analyzing past events?
What do historians debate about when analyzing past events?
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What is one characteristic of history as a field of study?
What is one characteristic of history as a field of study?
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