Source Types Quiz

What is a primary source?

• A document or physical object which was written or created during the time under study.

• A summary or analysis of events or data created after the fact.

• A textbook used in schools.

• An encyclopedia entry.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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

• A biography of Abraham Lincoln.

• A letter written by George Washington.

• A history textbook.

• A journal article analyzing World War II.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is a secondary source?

• An original document or physical object from the time under study.

• A source that interprets and analyzes primary sources.

• A firsthand account of an event.

• A government document from the time under study.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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

• A diary entry from a soldier in World War I.

• A newspaper article from the day after the moon landing.

• A book analyzing the causes of the French Revolution.

• A photograph of the Great Depression.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Why is it important to use primary sources in research?

• They provide firsthand evidence about an event or time period.

• They offer a summary of various events and interpretations.

• They are easier to find than secondary sources.

• They are always more accurate than secondary sources.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following best distinguishes a primary source from a secondary source?

• Primary sources are always written documents, while secondary sources are always visual.

• Primary sources are created during the time under study, while secondary sources are created after the fact.

• Primary sources are more reliable than secondary sources.

• Primary sources are always longer than secondary sources.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze the following scenario: A historian is studying the American Civil War. Which of the following would be considered a primary source for their research?

• A documentary film about the Civil War made in 2005.

• A textbook chapter summarizing the Civil War.

• A letter written by a soldier during the Civil War.

• An article analyzing the economic impacts of the Civil War.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Evaluate the following statement: "Secondary sources are not useful in historical research." Is this statement true or false? Justify your answer.

• True, because secondary sources do not provide firsthand evidence.

• False, because secondary sources provide context, analysis, and interpretation that are valuable for understanding primary sources.

• True, because secondary sources are often biased.

• False, because secondary sources are always more accurate than primary sources.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Which of the following pairs correctly matches a primary source with a secondary source?

• A photograph of the 1969 moon landing and a newspaper article from 1969.

• A diary entry from a World War II soldier and a history book about World War II.

• A government document from the 1800s and a letter written in the 1800s.

• A scientific experiment report and a lab notebook.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Consider the following sources: a newspaper article from 1945 about the end of World War II and a 2020 documentary about World War II. Which is the primary source and why?

• The newspaper article is the primary source because it was created at the time of the event.

• The documentary is the primary source because it provides a comprehensive analysis.

• Both are primary sources because they provide information about World War II.

• Neither is a primary source because they are both secondary sources.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking