Primary vs Secondary Sources Quiz

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Social Studies
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4th Grade
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Hard
Keisha Miller
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
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
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
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
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
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
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
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.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
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.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
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.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
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.
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