Primary Sources and Secondary Sources Quiz

Primary Sources and Secondary Sources Quiz

6th - 8th Grade

10 Qs

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Primary Sources and Secondary Sources Quiz

Primary Sources and Secondary Sources Quiz

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6th - 8th Grade

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Sara Olds

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are primary sources?

Original materials or documents that provide direct evidence or firsthand accounts of an event or topic.

Published works that summarize information from primary sources.

Opinions or personal accounts of individuals.

Secondary sources that interpret or analyze primary sources.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

An article analyzing the impact of World War II on society.

A diary written by a soldier during World War II.

A textbook written by a historian about World War II.

A documentary film about World War II.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of primary sources?

To provide firsthand evidence or direct testimony

To offer secondary evidence or indirect testimony.

To provide biased information.

To present outdated information.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

An interview with a historian.

A newspaper article.

A book

A personal diary.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are secondary sources?

Sources of information that are difficult to access or understand.

Sources of information that are outdated or unreliable.

Sources of information that provide firsthand accounts or direct evidence.

Sources of information that interpret, analyze, or summarize primary sources.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a primary source?

An interview transcript.

A textbook

A newspaper article.

A diary entry.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to use primary sources in research?

To add bias and subjectivity to research.

To rely on secondary sources for information.

To save time and effort in research.

To ensure accuracy and reliability in research.

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