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What is the period of events before the invention of writing systems considered?
What is the period of events before the invention of writing systems considered?
- Ancient times
- Protohistory
- Early civilization
- Prehistory (correct)
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
- Written documents, oral accounts, art, and material artifacts (correct)
- Digital databases and internet resources
- Scientific experiments and observations
- Folktales and legends
How is history different from myth?
How is history different from myth?
- Myth is the only cultural heritage
- Myth is based on scientific research
- History is always accurate
- History is supported by verifiable evidence (correct)
What does history as an academic discipline use to describe, examine, and analyze past events?
What does history as an academic discipline use to describe, examine, and analyze past events?
What do historians debate about the nature of history?
What do historians debate about the nature of history?