Chapter 5 Lesson 2: Learning about the past

P. 182 What is one way to learn about the past?

• Watching cartoons

• Reading books

• Playing video games

• Listening to music

P. 183 What is an example of a secondary source?

• A letter from a soldier

• A biography

• A soldier's uniform

• A photograph from the war

P. 184 Why might a library be a good place to learn about the past?

• It has many toys

• It has primary and secondary sources

• It is a quiet place

• It has a lot of computers

P. 184 What can you learn from interviewing a family member?

• About their favorite movies

• About family history

• About new technology

• About sports

P. 183 What can historians use to learn about the past?

• Only primary sources

• Only secondary sources

• Both primary and secondary sources

• Neither primary nor secondary sources

P. 186 What are the three parts of a book that can help you find information?

• Contents, index, glossary

• Title, author, cover

• Pages, chapters, pictures

• Introduction, conclusion, summary

P. 186 What is the main function of a glossary in a book?

• To give the meaning of difficult words

• To list the chapters

• To show pictures

• To provide a summary

P. 186 What part of the book list the topic in alphabetical order?

• The index

• The author's note

• The dedication page

• The copyright page

P. 182 What type of source is a Diary?

• Primary

• Secondary

Is the statement "Primary sources are better than secondary sources" a fact or an opinion?

• Fact

• Opinion

• Neither

• Both