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easyQ. No. 15810-on-the-basis-of-the-availability-of-written-records-early-human-history-is-commonly-divided-into

On the basis of the availability of written records, early human history is commonly divided into —

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APrehistoric, Protohistoric and Historic periods
BPalaeolithic and Neolithic periods only
CAncient and Medieval periods only
DStone, Bronze, Iron and Modern periods
Correct Answer: Prehistoric, Protohistoric and Historic periodsYour Answer: A

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On the basis of written evidence, the past is commonly classified as prehistoric, protohistoric and historic. Prehistory lacks written records, protohistory may have writing that is undeciphered or known indirectly, and history is supported by readable written sources.

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