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
How is history different from myth?
History is supported by verifiable evidence
What does history as an academic discipline use to describe, examine, and analyze past events?
Narrative
What do historians debate about the nature of history?
The narrative that best explains an event and the significance of different causes and effects
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