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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?
- Prehistory (correct)
- Ancient history
- Protohistory
- Mythology
Which sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
Which sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
- Fictional stories and myths
- Internet blogs and forums
- Written documents, oral accounts, art and material artifacts, and ecological markers (correct)
- Scientific experiments and observations
How does history differ from myth?
How does history differ from myth?
- History is always accurate, while myth is always fictional
- History only includes events after the 19th century, while myth includes ancient events
- History is solely based on oral traditions, while myth is based on written records
- History is supported by verifiable evidence, while myth is not (correct)
What do historians use to describe, examine, and analyze past events?
What do historians use to describe, examine, and analyze past events?
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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?
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