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What is the term for the period of events before the invention of writing systems?
What is the term for the period of events before the invention of writing systems?
- Modern history
- Ancient history
- Medieval history
- Prehistory (correct)
What is the term used for stories common to a particular culture but not supported by external sources?
What is the term used for stories common to a particular culture but not supported by external sources?
- Myth
- Folklore
- Legends (correct)
- Cultural heritage
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
- Fairy tales, rumors, legends, and myths
- Scientific theories, mathematical equations, literary works, and religious texts
- Historical fiction, fictional movies, autobiographies, and documentaries
- Written documents, oral accounts, art, and material artifacts (correct)
What does history differ from myth in?
What does history differ from myth in?
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What does history seek to describe, examine, question, and analyze?
What does history seek to describe, examine, question, and analyze?
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History Fundamentals
- The term for the period of events before the invention of writing systems is Prehistory.
Historical Evidence
- The term used for stories common to a particular culture but not supported by external sources is Myth.
Historical Sources
- Historians use Primary and Secondary sources to seek knowledge of the past.
History vs. Myth
- History differs from myth in that it is based on verifiable evidence and facts.
The Purpose of History
- History seeks to describe, examine, question, and analyze the past.
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