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Primary and Secondary Sources Quiz

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7th Grade

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Primary and Secondary Sources Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Autobiography

Diary

Novel

History textbook

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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