Question

what is the difference between pre-history,proto-history and history?​

Answer 1

The study of the time period preceding history is called prehistory. History is the study of the past starting from the time period when the writing system was introduced and written records were maintained. Prehistory is the study of the past, even before writing was invented and written records were maintained.

Answer 2

Answer:

$[Tex]\color{red}{History is</p><p> the study of the past starting from the time period when the writing system was introduced and written records were maintained. Prehistory is the study of the past, even before writing was invented and written records were maintained. ... Written records of the past events are the source of information.}[/tex$