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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?
- Ancient times
- Historical era
- Archaeological period
- Prehistory (correct)
What is the main purpose of history as an academic discipline?
What is the main purpose of history as an academic discipline?
- To promote political ideologies
- To entertain readers
- To analyze past events (correct)
- To predict future events
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
- Mathematical equations
- Personal opinions
- Scientific experiments
- Written documents (correct)
What do historians debate about when analyzing historical events?
What do historians debate about when analyzing historical events?
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Is history a complete or incomplete discipline?
Is history a complete or incomplete discipline?
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