APEX USH - Unit One History Quiz

What is the term for information that supports or confirms a statement or finding?

• Concordance

• Corroboration

• Confirmation

• Consensus

Which term refers to the believability or trustworthiness of a source or information?

• Reliability

• Validity

• Credibility

• Authenticity

What is a statement that can be proven to be true or false?

• Opinion

• Hypothesis

• Fact

• Theory

What type of evidence is directly from the time period being studied?

• Primary source

• Secondary source

• Tertiary source

• Quaternary source

Which term refers to sources that analyze or interpret primary sources?

• Primary source

• Secondary source

• Tertiary source

• Quaternary source

What is the term for the intended group of people for whom a piece of writing or information is created?

• Target audience

• Primary audience

• Secondary audience

• Tertiary audience

What does it mean when someone interprets historical evidence?

• To analyze

• To summarize

• To evaluate

• To understand

What is the main idea of a text or piece of information?

• Conclusion

• Summary

• Theme

• Opinion

Which term refers to a personal belief or judgment about something?

• Fact

• Evidence

• Opinion

• Argument

What type of source is a diary entry written by someone who experienced an event?

• Primary source

• Secondary source

• Tertiary source

• Quaternary source