Primary and Secondary Sources Quiz

What is a primary source?

• A primary source is a document or artifact that was created by someone who is not an expert in the field being studied.

• A primary source is an original document or artifact that was created during the time period being studied.

• A primary source is a secondary document or artifact that was created after the time period being studied.

• A primary source is a fictional document or artifact that was created for entertainment purposes.

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

• A fictional novel set during World War II

• A textbook written by a historian

• An article summarizing research findings

• A diary written by a soldier during World War II

What is a secondary source?

• A secondary source is a document or recording that provides biased information about an event, person, or topic.

• A secondary source is a document or recording that provides incorrect information about an event, person, or topic.

• A secondary source is a document or recording that provides information about an event, person, or topic, but is not directly from that event, person, or topic.

• A secondary source is a document or recording that provides information about an event, person, or topic, and is directly from that event, person, or topic.

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

• Autobiography

• Diary

• Novel

• History textbook

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

• An article summarizing research findings

• A fictional novel set during World War II

• A textbook written by a historian

• A diary written by a soldier during World War II

What is the main difference between primary and secondary sources?

• Primary sources are secondary materials or second-hand accounts, while secondary sources are original materials or first-hand accounts.

• Primary sources are sources that are not reliable, while secondary sources are sources that are reliable.

• Primary sources are interpretations or analyses of original materials, while secondary sources are first-hand accounts.

• Primary sources are original materials or first-hand accounts, while secondary sources are interpretations or analyses of primary sources.

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

• An article summarizing research findings

• A textbook written by a historian

• A fictional novel set during World War II

• A diary written by a soldier during World War II

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

• Novel

• Autobiography

• Newspaper article

• History textbook

What is a primary source?

• A primary source is a secondary document or artifact that was created after the time period being studied.

• A primary source is a fictional document or artifact that was created for entertainment purposes.

• A primary source is an original document or artifact that was created during the time period being studied.

• A primary source is a document or artifact that was created by someone who was not directly involved in the events being studied.

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

• An article summarizing research findings

• A textbook written by a historian

• A fictional novel set during World War II

• A diary written by a soldier during World War II