Primary vs. Secondary Sources Quiz

Charlotte is researching World War I for her history project. Which of the following is a primary source she could use?

• A history book about World War I

• A soldier's diary from World War I

• A documentary on World War I

• A modern analysis of World War I battles

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During a history class, Olivia was asked: Which of the following is a secondary source for studying the American Revolution?

• A letter written by George Washington

• A biography of George Washington

• A musket used in the American Revolution

• A newspaper article from 1776

James is researching the history of jazz music for his school project. Which of the following is a primary source he could use?

• A modern book about jazz history

• A recording of a jazz performance from the 1920s

• A documentary on jazz musicians

• An article analyzing jazz's cultural impact

Luna is working on a research project about the Civil Rights Movement. Which of the following is a secondary source she could use?

• A speech by Martin Luther King Jr.

• A textbook chapter on the Civil Rights Movement

• A photograph from a Civil Rights protest

• A letter from a Civil Rights activist

Jackson is studying the effects of the Black Death in Europe. Which of the following is a primary source he could use?

• A modern analysis of the Black Death's impact

• A diary entry from a person living during the Black Death

• A history book about the Black Death

• A documentary on medieval Europe

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Harper is conducting research on the history of computing. Which of the following is a secondary source for her research?

• A patent for an early computer

• A scholarly article analyzing the development of computers

• A computer manual from the 1980s

• A photograph of an early computer

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Charlotte is writing a research paper on the Apollo 11 moon landing. Which of the following is a primary source for her research?

• A documentary about the Apollo missions

• A newspaper article from 1969 about the moon landing

• A modern book on space exploration

• A biography of Neil Armstrong

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Benjamin is writing a research paper on the impact of the printing press. Which of the following is a secondary source he could use?

• A Gutenberg Bible

• A scholarly article analyzing the effects of the printing press

• A letter from the 15th century discussing the printing press

• A printing press from the 1400s

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Scarlett is researching the history of cinema for her project. Which of the following is a primary source for her research?

• A modern book about film history

• A silent film from the early 1900s

• A documentary on the evolution of movies

• An article analyzing film techniques

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During a history class, Aiden was asked: Which of the following is a secondary source for research on the Cold War?

• A speech by John F. Kennedy during the Cold War

• A history book about the Cold War

• A photograph of the Berlin Wall

• A letter from a Cold War diplomat