Sources and Timelines

Which of these is an example of a primary source?

• A newspaper article from 1916

• A documentary

• A historical film

• A history book

Which of these is an example of a secondary source?

• An old letter

• A diary

• A documentary on Dunkirk

What does the history acronym B.C stand for?

• Before Christ

• Before Christmas

• Behind Century

What does the history acronym A.D mean?

• Anonymous death

• Anno Domini (the year of our lord)

• After death

Which of these is the correct definition of a primary source?

• A source that comes directly from the time in question or being studied.

• A source that gives second-hand information and was created after the time being studied.

Which of these is the correct definition of a secondary source?

• A source that comes directly from the time in question or being studied.

• A source that provides second-hand information and was created after the time in question.

Which of these is the odd one out?

• An interview

• A newspaper

• A photograph

• A biography

How many years are there in a decade?

• 5

• 10

• 15

• 20

How many years are there in a century?

• 50

• 100

• 200

How many years are there in a millennium?

• A thousand

• A hundred

• A million