1.1_Historical Thinking Skills

What does the term "Sourcing" refer to in historical analysis?

• The process of verifying the accuracy of a source

• Asking questions about a particular source, including who created it, when, why, and from what perspective

• The act of comparing multiple sources to find common information

• The study of the context surrounding an event

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

• A textbook

• A biography

• A letter written during the time under study

• An encyclopedia

What does "Corroborate" mean in the context of historical research?

• To trust the reliability of a source

• To analyze other sources to see if they say the same thing

• To understand the context of an event

• To identify the bias in a source

Which term refers to the trustworthiness of a source?

• Bias

• Context

• Reliability

• Authority

What is a secondary source?

• A document or object created during the time under study

• A document or object created after the time under study

• A source that is less important than a primary source

• A source that is not reliable

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

• A diary

• A live recording

• A newspaper article from the time under study

• A novel

What does "Context" refer to in historical analysis?

• The accuracy of details in a source

• The circumstances around an event

• The trustworthiness of a source

• The perspective from which a source was created

Which of the following best defines "Bias"?

• The trustworthiness of a source

• Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another

• The accuracy of details in a source

• The circumstances around an event

What is "Contextualization" in historical research?

• The process of verifying the accuracy of a source

• The act of comparing multiple sources to find common information

• Situating a historical event within its broader context

• Identifying the bias in a source

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

• An autobiography

• A photograph from the time under study

• A textbook

• A diary