By scholarly convention, prehistory refers to the period

Abefore the emergence of cities.
Bbefore modern humans were born.
Cbefore the invention of writing.
Dbefore Homo sapiens appeared.
ENone of these answers is correct.

Verified Answer :

By scholarly convention, prehistory refers to the period "C) before the invention of writing," since before humans invented writing, the only way to study them accurately is through archeology and paleontology. 

afruja

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By scholars convention, prehistory refers to the period before the invention of writing.

hence the correct option is

option C.

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