What can we know about the past?
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The content appears to discuss various methods of understanding historical contexts and how to find information about the past based on different groups of people and their lifestyles.
Answer
There are several things we can find out about the past, including what people were like, how they lived, their professions, and cultural practices.
There are several things we can find out about the past, including what people were like, the kinds of clothes they wore, the houses in which they lived, their professions, rulers, merchants, children’s games, stories, and songs.
Answer for screen readers
There are several things we can find out about the past, including what people were like, the kinds of clothes they wore, the houses in which they lived, their professions, rulers, merchants, children’s games, stories, and songs.
More Information
Archeologists study material remains of past human activities found at archeological sites, while historians use various types of evidence to establish historical events and lifestyles.
Tips
Common mistakes include assuming that all knowledge about the past comes only from written records. Many insights also come from archeology and oral traditions.
Sources
- How Do We Learn About the Past? - Arkansas Archeological Survey - archeology.uark.edu
- How Can We Know Things About The Past? - bdsda.com
- Studying History: How Can We Know Something Happened? - tel-education.org
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