The term ‘prehistory’ refers to the period before:

The correct answer is: A) The invention of writing.

Prehistory is the period of human history before the invention of writing. This period is also known as the Stone Age, and it lasted for millions of years. During prehistory, humans lived in small groups and hunted animals for food. They also gathered wild plants and fruits.

The invention of writing allowed humans to record their history and communicate with each other

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