In case you're wondering how a high school teacher is supposed to know "Information that appears to be verified empirical data, but is not," I think what they have in mind is the application of the Ken Ham "Were you there?" test.
I think what they have in mind is the application of the Ken Ham "Were you there?" test.
Sounds like it. The part about things 'that occurred previous to written history' sure sounds like a "Were you there?" test to me.