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Understanding How Historians Study the World

Authored by Michael Stewart

Social Studies

6th Grade

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Understanding How Historians Study the World
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is oral tradition in history?

A written document from ancient times

Passing down stories and events through word of mouth

A type of artifact found in archaeological digs

A secondary source created after the time period

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role do artifacts play in helping historians?

They provide firsthand accounts of historical events

They give context and analysis of the past

They offer a direct connection to primary sources

They help understand past civilizations and their way of life

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following would be considered a primary source?

A history textbook written in the present day

A letter written by a soldier during a war

An article analyzing ancient civilizations

A documentary about ancient pyramids

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main difference between primary and secondary sources?

Primary sources are more accurate than secondary sources

Secondary sources offer a direct connection to the past

Primary sources are created after the time period being studied

Secondary sources interpret and analyze primary sources

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do historians evaluate both primary and secondary sources?

To create fictional stories about the past

To construct a one-sided viewpoint of historical events

To understand historical events from multiple perspectives

To ignore conflicting information and biases

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can be a limitation of primary sources?

Lack of context and personal biases

Direct connection to the past events studied

Objective and unbiased viewpoints

Accurate analysis and interpretation

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do historians rely on secondary sources?

To provide firsthand accounts of historical events

To uncover artifacts from ancient civilizations

To interpret and analyze primary sources

To create bias-free documentation

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