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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?
- Prehistory (correct)
- Documentation
- History
- Inquiry
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
- Photographs and videos
- Scientific experiments and observations
- Social media posts and blogs
- Oral accounts and written documents (correct)
What is the main purpose of history as an academic discipline?
What is the main purpose of history as an academic discipline?
- To entertain and engage readers
- To preserve cultural traditions
- To investigate patterns of cause and effect (correct)
- To promote a specific political agenda
What do historians debate about when analyzing past events?
What do historians debate about when analyzing past events?
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What is one characteristic of history as a discipline?
What is one characteristic of history as a 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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What is the main purpose of historians?
What is the main purpose of historians?
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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 do historians use as sources to seek knowledge of the past?
What do historians use as sources to seek knowledge of the past?
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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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