Analysing Sources

Historians analyze the credibility of a source to decide whether or not it is trustworthy, believable, or convincing.

• True

• False

What makes this a credible source of information about ancient Egypt?

• It was created and used by people living in modern times.

• It was created and used by people living in ancient Egypt.

A stone seal created in the ancient Indus River Valley in 2000 BCE is an example of a primary or a secondary source about the Harappan civilization?

• Primary

• Secondary

An article in a textbook about the ancient Harappan civilization is an example of a primary or a secondary source?

• Primary

• Secondary

What is the purpose of this textbook article about the games people played in ancient India?

Source: History Alive! The Ancient World - 21

• To entertain readers with stories about the games people played.

• To inform readers about the games that people played in ancient India.

• To persuade readers to go out and buy board games.

• To persuade readers that chess is the best game in the world.

What is the best central idea statement for this document?

Source: History Alive! The Ancient World - 21

• People in ancient India did not have time to play games.

• People in ancient India preferred playing cards over chess.

• People in ancient India played Minecraft.

• People in ancient India enjoyed playing a variety of games.

Would you prefer to live in ancient Egypt, ancient India or ancient Mesopotamia?

• ancient Egypt

• ancient India

• ancient Mesopotamia

When was the Standard of Ur created?

• 2000-2020 CE

• 3000-2800 BC

• 2600-2400 BC

Where was the Standard of Ur created?

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient Mesopotamia

• Ancient India

Is the Standard of Ur an example of a primary or a secondary source?

• Primary

• Secondary