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What is the main focus of history, as mentioned in the text?
What is the main focus of history, as mentioned in the text?
- The relevance to humanity
- The study of the past (correct)
- The investigation of ancient civilizations
- The discrimination of other civilizations
What is one limitation of relying solely on written documents as historical sources?
What is one limitation of relying solely on written documents as historical sources?
- They can be easily forged
- They are discriminatory towards other civilizations
- They are not considered valid by conventional historians
- They are often destroyed in wars (correct)
What is the Greek word for history?
What is the Greek word for history?
- Philosophy
- Investigation
- Knowledge
- Historia (correct)
What is the approximate age of history as a discipline, as mentioned in the text?
What is the approximate age of history as a discipline, as mentioned in the text?
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What is the term used to describe the study of historical sources other than written documents?
What is the term used to describe the study of historical sources other than written documents?
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