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Primary and secondary sources

Quiz by Anne Marie Printer

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  • Q1
    What is a primary source?
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    A document or physical object created during the time under study
    An interpretation of past events
    A summary of events written later
    A textbook that reviews history
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of the following is an example of a secondary source?
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    A soldier's diary from World War II
    A history book analyzing World War II
    A photograph taken during World War II
    A newspaper article from 1945
    30s
  • Q3
    What is an example of a primary source?
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    A newspaper article discussing their life
    A biography of that historical figure
    A letter written by a historical figure
    A documentary film about their time
    30s
  • Q4
    What type of source is typically created after an event has occurred?
    Secondary source
    Firsthand source
    Primary source
    Original source
    30s
  • Q5
    What is an example of a secondary source?
    A diary written during the event
    An official government report from the time
    An eyewitness account of the event
    A documentary film about a historical event
    30s
  • Q6
    Which of the following best describes a primary source?
    A review article analyzing research
    A textbook summarizing events
    A documentary based on interviews
    An original artifact like a painting or sculpture
    30s
  • Q7
    Which of the following is NOT a primary source?
    A personal journal entry
    An original speech given by a leader
    A historical photograph
    A review article in a scholarly journal
    30s
  • Q8
    What type of source provides first-hand information about an event?
    Primary source
    Scholarly source
    Tertiary source
    Secondary source
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the main purpose of a secondary source?
    To deliver official records
    To provide first-hand accounts
    To analyze and interpret primary sources
    To create original documents
    30s
  • Q10
    Which of the following is an example of a primary source?
    A video recording of a historical event
    A history textbook recounting the event
    A biography detailing the lives of people involved
    An article analyzing the consequences of the event
    30s
  • Q11
    Which of the following is a primary source?
    A diary entry from a soldier during a war
    A textbook about the war
    An article analyzing the war
    A documentary film about the war
    30s
  • Q12
    What is an example of a secondary source?
    An original research paper
    A photograph of the scientist
    A speech given by the scientist
    A biography of a famous scientist
    30s
  • Q13
    Which of the following would be considered a primary source for studying ancient Egypt?
    A research article about Egyptian pyramids
    A textbook on ancient Egyptian history
    A documentary film about ancient Egypt
    Hieroglyphics carved on a temple wall
    30s
  • Q14
    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a primary source?
    It includes original documents
    It is a firsthand account
    It was created during the time of the event
    It analyzes events from the past
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  • Q15
    Why are interviews considered primary sources?
    They contain historical analysis
    They provide direct accounts from individuals about their experiences
    They summarize information from books
    They report on events happening now
    30s

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