World History Quiz
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What is history considered before the invention of writing systems?

  • Protohistory
  • Mythology
  • Prehistory (correct)
  • Ancient history

What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?

  • Fictional stories and legends
  • Written documents, oral accounts, art and material artifacts, and ecological markers (correct)
  • Scientific experiments and observations
  • Social media posts and news articles

What does history as an academic discipline use to describe, examine, and analyze past events?

  • Scientific laws
  • Mathematical equations
  • Narrative (correct)
  • Musical compositions

What do historians debate about when analyzing past events?

<p>The significance of different causes and effects (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is history considered in relation to its usefulness?

<p>An end in itself, and its usefulness in giving insight into the present (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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