Historical Thinking

What is the term for the study of past events that took place after the invention of writing?

• Artifact

• History

• Evidence

• Perspective

Which term refers to an object made by a human being that is not based on writing?

• Document

• Primary Source

• Artifact

• Conclusion

What do we call a historical record primarily made up of text (it is printed material)?

• Evidence

• Document

• Bias

• Observation

What term is used for any information that helps to prove or disprove an idea?

• Opinion

• Fact

• Evidence

• Bias

Which of the following is a firsthand account of a historical event by a participant or observer?

• Secondary Source

• Primary Source

• Conclusion

• Perspective

What is a retelling of a historical event by someone who was not there called?

• Primary Source

• Artifact

• Secondary Source

• Reliable

Which term describes a statement that can’t be disputed because it’s based on proven information?

• Opinion

• Fact

• Bias

• Perspective

What is a belief or attitude based on personal preference, which may or may not be supported by facts and evidence?

• Opinion

• Fact

• Evidence

• Observation

What term refers to prejudice for or against something, based on personal likes, dislikes, or point of view?

• Reliable

• Bias

• Conclusion

• Perspective

Which term describes POINT OF VIEW (physical location, membership in a particular group, or way of thinking)?

• Observation

• Conclusion

• Perspective

• Artifact