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What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
- Scientific experiments
- Personal opinions
- Historical sources (correct)
- Mathematical equations
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?
- Narrative
- History
- Academic discipline
- Prehistory (correct)
What do historians debate when analyzing an event?
What do historians debate when analyzing an event?
- The accuracy of written documents
- The significance of different causes and effects (correct)
- The existence of historical sources
- The usefulness of narrative
What is the main purpose of history as an academic discipline?
What is the main purpose of history as an academic discipline?
Is history a complete or incomplete discipline?
Is history a complete or incomplete discipline?
During World War II, tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union were primarily due to which of the following?
During World War II, tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union were primarily due to which of the following?
What event marked the start of the Cold War between the United States and the USSR?
What event marked the start of the Cold War between the United States and the USSR?
What was one consequence of the Cold War between the United States and the USSR?
What was one consequence of the Cold War between the United States and the USSR?
Which of the following transformed both the United States and the USSR into formidable world powers?
Which of the following transformed both the United States and the USSR into formidable world powers?
What was the primary cause of the alliance between the United States and the USSR during World War II?
What was the primary cause of the alliance between the United States and the USSR during World War II?
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