Prehistory includes all of human existence prior to the development of ___________.
A) man-made structures used for living
B) written records
C) metal tools
D) painted and carved images

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Written records are a defining characteristic of history, so any period of human existence prior to writing can be considered prehistory. Man-made structures, metal tools, and painted/carved images were all present before writing, so they are not as significant in determining the boundary between prehistory and history.

Prehistory Includes All of Human Existence Prior to the Development