Types of Historical Sources

What is a primary source?

• An account of an event written by someone who was not there

• An artifact, photograph, or document created at the time an event originally took place

• A modern interpretation of historical events

• A fictional story set in the past

What is a secondary source?

• An artifact from the past

• A photograph taken during an event

• An account of an event written or created by someone who was not there when the event took place

• A live broadcast of an event

What is the definition of an artifact?

• A modern tool used in daily life

• An item used by people from the past

• A fictional story about history

• A recent invention

Which of the following is NOT an artifact?

• An ancient vase

• A modern painting

• A historical coin

• An old tool used by people from the past

What is the definition of "Bias"?

• A position supporting a specific person, idea, or topic

• The way a person views or interprets events or issues

• Principles or standards of behavior that are considered important or desirable

• A method of scientific investigation

What does "Perspective" refer to?

• A position supporting a specific person, idea, or topic

• The way a person views or interprets events or issues

• Principles or standards of behavior that are considered important or desirable

• A method of scientific investigation

Which term describes a position supporting a specific person, idea, or topic?

• Perspective

• Values

• Bias

• Hypothesis

Which term is defined as the way a person views or interprets events or issues?

• Perspective

• Values

• Bias

• Hypothesis

What is an example of "Perspective"?

• Supporting a specific political party regardless of its policies

• Viewing a situation from multiple angles

• Following a moral code

• Conducting a scientific experiment

What is an example of "Values"?

• Supporting a specific political party regardless of its policies

• Viewing a situation from multiple angles

• Following a moral code

• Conducting a scientific experiment