Journey Through Human History
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What term is used to describe the period of events before the invention of writing systems?

  • Prehistory (correct)
  • Ancient era
  • Paleohistory
  • Protohistory
  • What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?

  • Statistical data and mathematical models
  • Folklore and superstitions
  • Scientific experiments and observations
  • Written documents, oral accounts, art, and material artifacts (correct)
  • How does history differ from myth?

  • History is based on oral traditions, while myth is based on written records
  • History is supported by verifiable evidence, while myth is not (correct)
  • History is only about famous figures, while myth is about ordinary people
  • History is always accurate, while myth is always inaccurate
  • What does the term 'history' encompass?

    <p>Past events, memory, discovery, collection, organization, presentation, and interpretation of events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do historians debate regarding past events?

    <p>The narrative that best explains an event and the significance of different causes and effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

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