5 Questions
What is the period of events before the invention of writing systems considered?
Prehistory
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
Written documents, oral accounts, art and material artifacts, and ecological markers
How does history differ from myth?
History is supported by verifiable evidence, while myth is not
What does history as an academic discipline use to describe, examine, and analyze past events?
Narrative
What are stories common to a particular culture, but not supported by external sources, usually classified as?
Cultural heritage or legends
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