Understanding History
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What is the period of events before the invention of writing systems called?

  • Medieval history
  • Prehistory (correct)
  • Modern history
  • Ancient history

    • What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?

  • Fictional novels and fantasy movies
  • Scientific experiments and laboratory reports
  • Written documents, oral accounts, art and material artifacts, and ecological markers (correct)
  • Social media posts and internet memes

    • What is the main difference between history and myth?

  • History is based on fiction, while myth is based on facts
  • History is supported by verifiable evidence, while myth is not (correct)
  • History is always accurate, while myth is always inaccurate
  • History is only found in ancient cultures, while myth is found in all cultures

    • What does the term 'history' encompass?

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

    What do historians use to describe, examine, question, and analyze past events?

    <p>Narrative</p> Signup and view all the answers

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