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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?
- Anthropology
- Prehistory (correct)
- Historiography
- Archaeology
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
- Psychological studies
- Scientific experiments
- Mathematical equations
- Historical sources (correct)
What is the main purpose of history as an academic discipline?
What is the main purpose of history as an academic discipline?
- To analyze past events (correct)
- To promote political agendas
- To predict future events
- To entertain readers
What do historians debate about when analyzing past events?
What do historians debate about when analyzing past events?
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What is the nature of history as an academic discipline?
What is the nature of history as an academic discipline?
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Which term is used to describe the study and documentation of the human past?
Which term is used to describe the study and documentation of the human past?
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Which sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
Which sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
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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?
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What is the main purpose of history as an academic discipline?
What is the main purpose of history as an academic discipline?
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What do historians debate about when analyzing past events?
What do historians debate about when analyzing past events?
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