Understanding History Quiz

Primary Source = _______ the time period of study (ex. Artifact, Letter, Diary)

• before

• after

• during

• outside

Secondary Source = created _______ the time period of study (ex. Textbook, Book about a specific topic)

• before

• after

• during

• outside

Oral History: recordings or _______ from people who witnessed the past

• stories

• artifacts

• letters

• books

Perspectives can be based on _______ or rank, gender, ethnicity, occupation, religion or beliefs, and life experiences.

• age

• wealth

• power

• social class

What would cause a civilization to fall or decline?

• Strong leadership

• Economic prosperity

• Social unrest

• Technological advancement

Which type of source is a diary from the time period being studied?

Which type of source is a textbook about a specific topic?

Which type of source includes recordings from people who witnessed the past?

How do historians address ethical issues?

• By analyzing decisions made by historical actors

• By studying only the good decisions

• By ignoring the context

• By focusing on the present

What are ethical issues often related to?

• Good or bad, right or wrong

• Historical events

• Continuity

• Change