Historical Research Quiz

What defines a primary source in research?

• Firsthand accounts or evidence

• Analysis of primary sources

• Testimonies from secondary sources

• Condensed versions of original materials

Which of the following is NOT a type of primary source?

• Photographs

• Oral testimony

• Original records

• Textbooks

What is the main purpose of external criticism in historical research?

• To evaluate the content of a source

• To collect primary sources

• To establish the authenticity of a source

• To interpret historical data

What does internal criticism focus on?

• The chronological order of events

• The author's background

• The content of the source

• The authenticity of the source

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

• A photograph from the event

• A newspaper article about an event

• An eyewitness account

• Minutes from a meeting

What is the first task in historical research?

• Evaluation of sources

• Presentation of data

• Collection of data

• Interpretation of data

What is the purpose of synthesizing data in historical research?

• To collect data chronologically

• To analyze data statistically

• To organize data meaningfully

• To present data visually

Which synthesis method collects facts year-wise?

• Chronological synthesis

• Topical synthesis

• Analytical synthesis

• Thematic synthesis

What is a key challenge in interpreting historical data?

• Establishing authenticity

• Collecting data

• Avoiding bias

• Finding primary sources

What should historians maintain while writing reports?

• Subjective interpretation

• Dignified and objective style

• Creative freedom

• Personal bias