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
What does history as an academic discipline use to describe, examine, and analyze past events?
Narrative
What do historians debate regarding an event?
Which narrative best explains the event and the significance of different causes and effects
What is an umbrella term comprising past events as well as the memory, discovery, collection, organization, presentation, and interpretation of these events?
History
Test your knowledge of historical events, figures, and developments with this quiz on world history. From ancient civilizations to modern times, challenge yourself with questions on significant milestones and influential individuals that have shaped the course of human history.
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