F1 History Revision

Source: A diary entry written by a soldier during World War I:
"The trenches were filled with mud and rats. There was constant loud gunfire. We had little food and water, and many of our friends got sick. It felt like a really terrible experience."

What is the Purpose of this source?

• a) To entertain readers with vivid descriptions of life in the trenches.

• b) To inform readers about the difficult conditions soldiers faced during World War I.

• c) To convince readers to join the army and fight for their country.

• 1. d) To send a message to the soldier's friends and family

Source: A cartoon showing workers protesting outside a factory during the Industrial Revolution. The workers are holding signs that say "Fair pay" and "No child labor."

What is the Value of this source?

• a) It shows that workers demanded fair pay and an end to child labor during the Industrial Revolution.

• b) It shows that the cartoonist is good at drawing pictures.

• c) It only shows one side of the workers' issues and doesn't consider the factory owners' perspective.

• 1. d) It shows that industrialization was good for the workers.

1. Source: A letter written by a person advocating for women's right to vote in the early 20th century:
   "Women are just as smart as men and should have the right to vote. It's not fair to deny women the right to vote."

   What is the Limitation of this source?
   

• 1. 
     a) It is from the 20th century.

• 1. 
     b) It only represents one person's opinion and doesn't include what other women think.

• 1. 
     c) It was written by a woman.

• 1. d) It is a strong statement that shows how important it is for women to have the right to vote.

Source: A speech by Mahatma Gandhi during India's fight for independence:
"Non-violence is the greatest power in the world. It's stronger than any weapon made by people."

What is the Purpose of this source?

• a) To inspire people

• b) To ask for independence.

• c) To show how strong the British Empire's military is.

• 2. d) To promote Gandhi's belief that non-violence is always the best way.

A CSS student has written a news article about the recent sports day. Select the option that is true:

• This source is a secondary source.

• This source is a primary source.

When evaluating the bias of a source, which of the following is important?

• The author's personal opinions

• The date of publication

• The source's popularity on social media

• The length of the source

Which of the following is an example of an inquiry question?

• Who won the World War II?

• How did the US win the World War II?

• When did the World War II end?

• Did anyone die in the World War II?

Which of the following is a primary source?

• Book

• Encyclopedia (百科全書）

• Memoir (自傳）

• Textbook

What is not a secondary source?

• Personal judgement can be involved

• People analyse primary source to produce secondary source

• Written by people who did not experience the event

• First-hand Info

What is the significance of using primary sources in historical research?

• They provide a firsthand account of historical events

• They are always unbiased and accurate

• They are easy to find and access

• They are written by historians