Source Quiz

Which of the following best defines 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 secondary source?

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

• A biography of Abraham Lincoln.

• A photograph from the 1969 moon landing.

• An original manuscript of a novel.

Which of the following is NOT a primary source?

• Letters written by a historical figure.

• A newspaper article from the day of an event.

• A research article analyzing historical events.

• An artifact from an archaeological dig.

What is one key difference between primary and secondary sources?

• Primary sources are always more accurate than secondary sources.

• Secondary sources are created by people who experienced the events first-hand.

• Primary sources provide direct evidence about an event, while secondary sources provide interpretation and analysis.

• Secondary sources are always written documents, while primary sources are always physical objects.

When evaluating the credibility of a source, which of the following should you consider?

• The author's qualifications and expertise.

• The length of the document.

• The number of images included.

• The font size used in the document.