Understanding History

What is history?

• A record of the past events

• A prediction of future events

• A collection of myths and legends

• A study of the weather

Which of the following is a characteristic of history?

• Based on facts and evidence

• Focuses only on the future

• Mostly fictional stories

• It changes every day

Which of these is a characteristic of history?

• It is always subjective

• It is focuses on time

• It is about predicting the future

• It ignores evidence

Why is history important?

• It helps us predict the weather

• It helps us understand and learn from past events

• It is used to create fictional stories

• It tells us what will happen in the future

Who is a historian?

• A scientist who studies the stars

• A person who studies and writes about past events

• A person who predicts the future

• A journalist who reports news

What does a historian do?

• Studies the stars and space

• Studies and interprets the past using evidence

• Predicts future events

• Writes science fiction stories

What is a primary source?

• A source created after an event by someone who didn't witness it

• A first-hand account or evidence from the time of the event

• A summary of other sources

• A fictional account of past events

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

• A textbook about ancient Egypt

• A letter written by a soldier during World War II

• A biography about Abraham Lincoln

• A website article about the Cold War

What is a secondary source?

• A source that provides direct evidence from the time of an event

• A source that interprets or analyzes primary sources

• A source written by an eyewitness

• A source written by someone who participated in the event

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

• A diary of a Civil War soldier

• A history textbook

• An ancient artifact

• A photograph from the 1960s