History Skills Y7

The year 458CE is in which century?

• 40th

• 5th

• 4th

• 14th

What century are we currently in?

• 19th

• 20th

• 21st

• 22nd

Which TWO years are in the 18th century?

• 1844

• 1788

• 1703

• 1899

What does BCE stand for?

• Before Common Era

• Before Christian Era

• Better Church Elephants

• Because

What is a primary source?

• The first source you look at

• A source from the actual time period you are studying

• The most delicious sauce in the fridge

• A source from after the period you are studying

We are studying 7th Century Britain. This Anglo-Saxon helmet is from 625CE. Is it a primary or secondary source?

• Primary

• Secondary

• Both

• Neither

We are studying 7th century Britan. This book was published in 2008. Is it a primary or secondary source?

• Primary

• Secondary

• Both

• Neither

We are studying the tragedy of the Titanic. Is the wreck a primary or secondary source?

• Primary

• Secondary

• Both

• Neither

We are studying the sinking of the Titanic in 1912. Is this film from 1998, which shows the event, a primary or secondary source?

• Primary

• Secondary

• Both

• Neither

Which THREE questions do we always ask of a historical source?

• WHEN was it produced.

• How much did it cost?

• Is it reliable?

• Can I touch it?

• Who produced it?