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Q · Pre-HistoryMedium · 45s
What does the term "prehistoric" mean?
TopicPre-History
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Prehistory refers to the time before written records. It includes the Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic periods, when information is derived mainly from archaeological evidence rather than written documents.
Final Answer: Option A - History before the invention of writing