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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?
- Ancient history
- Prehistory (correct)
- Contemporary history
- Modern history
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
- Scientific experiments, mathematical equations, and logical deductions
- Religious texts, astrology, and divination
- Written documents, oral accounts, art and material artifacts, and ecological markers (correct)
- Personal opinions, rumors, and speculations
What is the main purpose of history as an academic discipline?
What is the main purpose of history as an academic discipline?
- To describe, examine, question, and analyze past events (correct)
- To promote a specific political agenda
- To entertain and engage readers
- To predict future events
What do historians debate regarding the nature of history?
What do historians debate regarding the nature of history?
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What does the term 'history' encompass?
What does the term 'history' encompass?
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