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What is the period of events before the invention of writing systems called?
What is the period of events before the invention of writing systems called?
- Mythical times
- Ancient era
- Protohistory
- Prehistory (correct)
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
- Religious scriptures and myths
- Scientific experiments and observations
- Internet blogs and forums
- Written documents, oral accounts, art, and material artifacts (correct)
How does history differ from myth?
How does history differ from myth?
- History is purely fictional, while myth is based on facts
- History is always accurate, while myth is often inaccurate
- History is based on oral traditions, while myth is based on written records
- History is supported by verifiable evidence, while myth is not (correct)
What does history as an academic discipline use to describe, examine, and analyze past events?
What does history as an academic discipline use to describe, examine, and analyze past events?
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What are stories common to a particular culture, but not supported by external sources, usually classified as?
What are stories common to a particular culture, but not supported by external sources, usually classified as?
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