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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?
- Prehistory (correct)
- Protohistory
- Historical era
- Ancient events
Which sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
Which sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
- Personal opinions and beliefs
- Scientific experiments only
- Internet articles and social media posts
- Written documents, oral accounts, art, and material artifacts (correct)
What is the significant difference between history and myth?
What is the significant difference between history and myth?
- History is based on fictional stories, while myth is based on factual accounts
- History is supported by verifiable evidence, while myth is not (correct)
- Myth is more reliable than history
- History and myth are the same
What term is used to describe stories common to a particular culture, but not supported by external sources?
What term is used to describe stories common to a particular culture, but not supported by external sources?
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What term is used for the collection, organization, presentation, and interpretation of past events?
What term is used for the collection, organization, presentation, and interpretation of past events?
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