Exploring History with Maps and Sources

What is a timeline used for?

• To show the weather

• To show events in order

• To show a map

Which of these is a primary source?

• A textbook

• A diary entry

• A newspaper article

What does a map help you do?

• Cook food

• Find locations

• Write a story

Which of these is a secondary source?

• A biography

• A letter

• A photograph

What can you find on a timeline?

• Recipes

• Events and dates

• Songs

What is a globe?

• A type of fruit

• A model of Earth

• A kind of animal

Which of these is a tool used to read maps?

• A spoon

• A compass

• A pencil

What is a map key?

• A tool to open a door

• A guide to map symbols

• A type of musical note

What is an example of a primary source?

• A history book

• A letter from a soldier

• A movie about history

What does a timeline show?

• The order of events

• The colors of the rainbow

• The types of animals