Lesson 2 Quiz: Sources of Historical Data

What is a historical source?

• A fictional account of the past

• A scientific theory

• Any information that helps historians interpret the past

• A philosophical explanation of time

Which of the following is not a historical source?

• Coins

• Myths not based on any records

• Legal contracts

• Paintings

What do relics or remains help historians do?

• Predict the future

• Gain insights into the past

• Destroy old artifacts

• Write science fiction

Which of the following is an example of a material artifact?

• A poem

• A strand of hair

• A law

• A song

Testimonies can be delivered in what form?

• Only written

• Oral or written

• Only visual

• Only archaeological

Which document is specifically created to preserve a transaction?

• Legal documents

• Folk songs

• Novels

• Political propaganda

Why must testimonies be approached with caution?

• They are too old

• They are always wrong

• They may be biased or created with specific intentions

• They are hard to read

What do political speeches help reveal?

• Future policies

• Ideologies and beliefs of an era

• Economic trends

• Weather conditions

Which is not an example of a written historical source?

• Panegyric

• Memoir

• Newspaper article

• Coin

What type of written source aims to influence public opinion?

• Biography

• Legal charter

• Media story

• Census