Source Types Quiz

I was watching ESPN and one of the reporters said he had heard good reviews about a new sports movie. When he talks about the movie, what is he?

• Primary

• Secondary

Music is an example of...

• primary source

• secondary source

What is a primary source?

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

• A document that interprets and analyzes primary sources.

• A textbook summarizing historical events.

• An encyclopedia entry.

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 documentary about World War II.

What is a secondary source?

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

• A document that interprets and analyzes primary sources.

• An artifact from an archaeological dig.

• A diary entry from a historical figure.

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

• A newspaper article from the day after a historical event.

• A journal article analyzing the impact of World War I.

• A speech given by Martin Luther King Jr.

• A photograph from the Civil Rights Movement.

What is one key difference between primary and secondary sources?

• Primary sources are always more accurate than secondary sources.

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

• Secondary sources are always more detailed than primary sources.

• Secondary sources are created during the time under study, while primary sources are created after the fact.

Why are primary sources important in historical research?

• They provide firsthand evidence of historical events.

• They offer interpretations and analyses of historical events.

• They summarize historical events in a concise manner.

• They are easier to find than secondary sources.

Which of the following is NOT a primary source?

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

• A government document from the 19th century.

• A book analyzing the causes of the American Revolution.

• A photograph from the Great Depression.

Which of the following is NOT a secondary source?

• A textbook on ancient civilizations.

• A research paper on the effects of the Industrial Revolution.

• A letter from a Civil War soldier.

• A biography of Albert Einstein.