Primary vs. Secondary Sources Quiz

A history textbook discussing the causes and consequences of the American Revolution.

• A) Primary

• B) Secondary

A diary kept by a teenager during the Civil Rights Movement, documenting their thoughts and experiences.

• A) Primary

• B) Secondary

A scientific experiment conducted by researchers to test a hypothesis, with the results recorded in a lab notebook.

• A) Primary

• B) Secondary

A biography of Albert Einstein, analyzing his life and contributions to physics.

• A) Primary

• B) Secondary

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

An academic journal article examining the social effects of urbanization in the 20th century.

• A) Primary

• B) Secondary

A photograph taken during the Vietnam War showing soldiers in combat.

• A) Primary

• B) Secondary

A review of a recent art exhibition, discussing the themes and techniques of the featured artists.

• A) Primary

• B) Secondary

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

A census record from the 19th century listing household members and their occupations

• A) Primary

• B) Secondary

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

A book chapter discussing the political implications of the French Revolution.

• A) Primary

• B) Secondary

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

An original manuscript of a famous literary work, such as Shakespeare's Hamlet.

• A) Primary

• B) Secondary

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9