Semester Exam 1 Review

In historical research, what is Perspective referring to?

• The tools and techniques used by historians to study the past.

• The point of view or standpoint from which historical events are viewed and interpreted.

• The chronological order of historical events.

• The physical locations where historical events took place.

What does the term Examine mean in history?

• To look at something closely to understand it better

• To tell a story about someone's life.

• To give one-sided opinions about an event.

• To use violence for political goals.

What does the word Bias mean in history?

• A list of dates and events.

• When someone’s feelings or opinions change how they see history.

• A special tool for studying old things.

• When something happened a long time ago.

An Autobiography is:

• A type of historical bias.

• A fictional story set in the past.

• A story about an ancient civilization.

• A written account of a person's own life.

The term Terrorist refers to:

• A historian who studies ancient societies.

• A type of historical document.

• Someone who uses violence and fear to achieve political goals.

• A positive perspective on historical events.

Read this source. Decide if this is a primary or secondary source. (DOK 2)

• Primary

• Secondary

Read this source. Decide if this is a primary or secondary source.

• Secondary

• Primary

Is this Is this a primary or secondary source? (DOK 2)

• Primary Source

• Secondary Source

What is a secondary source?

• An original document from a historical event.

• Information created by people who experienced the event.

• Information that analyzes and interprets primary sources.

• A recorded interview with someone who witnessed a recent event.

Which of the following is a secondary source?

• A diary written by a survivor of the Titanic sinking.

• A video interview with a scientist discussing a recent space mission.

• A collection of letters from Civil War soldiers published in a book.

• An ancient scroll detailing the construction of the Great Wall of China.