STANDARD 1 Historical Inquiry

What is the first step in historical inquiry?

• Asking questions

• Writing a textbook

• Giving a speech

• Voting on history

Which of the following is an example of a primary source?

• A modern encyclopedia

• A letter written during the Civil War

• A history podcast

• A textbook summary

What do historians use to interpret evidence from the past?

• Hearsay

• Critical thinking and analysis

• Only their opinions

• Astrology

Which tool would a historian most likely use when studying ancient ruins?

• chemicals

• shovel and brush

• Archaeological records

• GPS tracker

Why are timelines important in historical inquiry?

• They are fun to decorate

• They show the order of events quick and easy in a visual way.

• They replace textbooks

• They help predict the future

Which social science helps historians understand how humans interact in groups?

• Biology

• Sociology

• Chemistry

• Physics

What kind of source is a documentary made about World War II in 2020?

• Primary source

• Secondary source

• Tertiary source

• Fictional source

Which is a key method in historical inquiry?

• Ignoring evidence

• Making up events

• Analyzing multiple sources

• Voting on the past

9. How does geography help historians?

• It shows how people adapted to the natural resources surrounding them.

• It is irrelevant to historical research.

• It only offers map illustrations.

• It solely explains weather patterns.

What is the purpose of citing sources in historical writing?

• To show where information came from

• To confuse the reader

• To make it longer

• To avoid forming an opinion