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What term is used to describe the period of events before the invention of writing systems?
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?
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?
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?
What does the term 'history' encompass?
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What do historians debate regarding past events?
What do historians debate regarding past events?
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