Primary vs Secondary Sources Quiz

What is the definition of primary sources?

• Books and articles written by historians

• Oral histories and personal interviews

• Original materials or documents created at the time of the event or period being studied

• Secondary sources that interpret and analyze primary sources

Imagine you're in a time machine with Samuel, Noah, and Lily. You land during World War II. Which of the following would be considered a primary source from this era?

• A diary entry written by a soldier during the time

• A newspaper article about the events happening

• A biography of a veteran from the war

• A textbook about the events of World War II

What is the definition of secondary sources?

• Sources that provide information about made up sources

• Sources that provide information about secondary sources

• Sources that provide information about people only

• Sources that provide information about primary sources

Hey history detectives! Benjamin, Maya, and Kai are on a quest to uncover the past. They stumbled upon different sources. Which one of these do you think is a secondary source?

• A primary source document from the time period of the historical events.

• A book written by a historian analyzing historical events.

• A diary written by someone who lived during the historical events.

• A newspaper article reporting on historical events.

Primary sources provide:

• Firsthand information or data from the time period being studied.

• Opinions or interpretations of the time period being studied.

• Information or data from a different time period.

• Secondhand information or data from the time period being studied.

Imagine Charlotte and Olivia are on a treasure hunt. They find a map that's a secondary source. What does this map provide them?

• Information based on primary sources and interpretations of primary sources.

• Information based on personal opinions and anecdotes.

• Information based on secondary sources and interpretations of secondary sources.

• Information based on primary sources only.

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

• A newspaper article reporting on the events of World War I written in the 21st century.

• A diary written by a soldier during World War I.

• A history textbook written in the 21st century.

• A biography of Abraham Lincoln written in the 21st century.

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

• A diary written by someone who lived during the historical events.

• A book written by a historian analyzing historical events.

• A primary source document from the time period of the historical events.

• A newspaper article reporting on historical events.

Primary sources are:

• Secondary sources that interpret and analyze primary sources

• Books and articles written by historians

• Original materials or documents created at the time of the event or period being studied

• Photocopies or reproductions of original documents

Secondary sources are:

• Sources that provide information about primary sources

• Sources that provide information about secondary sources

• Sources that provide information about tertiary sources

• Sources that provide information about reliable sources