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What is history considered before the invention of writing systems?
What is history considered before the invention of writing systems?
- Mythology
- Prehistory (correct)
- Protohistory
- Ancient times
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
- Internet sources and social media
- Scientific experiments and observations
- Written documents, oral accounts, art, and material artifacts (correct)
- Folklore and legends
What does history as an academic discipline use to describe past events?
What does history as an academic discipline use to describe past events?
- Scientific theories
- Narrative (correct)
- Mathematical equations
- Poetry
How does history differ from myth?
How does history differ from myth?
What are stories common to a particular culture, but not supported by external sources, usually classified as?
What are stories common to a particular culture, but not supported by external sources, usually classified as?
What is the primary focus of the season of Advent in most Christian denominations?
What is the primary focus of the season of Advent in most Christian denominations?
What does the term 'Advent' translate from?
What does the term 'Advent' translate from?
In Western Christianity, when does the liturgical year begin?
In Western Christianity, when does the liturgical year begin?
What are some practices associated with Advent?
What are some practices associated with Advent?
How does the Eastern Nativity Fast differ from Advent in Western Christianity?
How does the Eastern Nativity Fast differ from Advent in Western Christianity?