Historians usually study the past through written sources.Which period does this limit them to?
A) the past 1,000 years
B) the past 5,000 years
C) the past 10,000 years
D) the past 50,000 years

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The invention of writing, which marks the beginning of historical records, dates back approximately 5,000 years. This invention allows historians to study cultures and events through written sources from this period onwards.

Historians Usually Study the Past Through Written Sources