Primary and Secondary Sources Review Quiz

Which of the following best defines a primary source?

• A record created at the time of an event by someone who experienced it.

• A source created after the event by someone who was not there.

• A summary written by a historian.

• A fictional story about the past.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Which of these is an example of a secondary source?

• A diary from World War II

• A textbook explaining the American Revolution

• A birth certificate

• A photograph from the 1969 moon landing

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is a key idea about primary sources?

• They are like a front-row seat to history and give direct evidence.

• They always provide a complete story.

• They are always unbiased.

• They are written after the event.

Which of the following is a possible issue with primary sources?

• They may be biased or one-sided.

• They are always written in modern language.

• They never miss any voices.

• They are always easy to read.

Why are secondary sources important?

• They give context and explanations to help us understand history.

• They always provide direct evidence.

• They are always created at the time of the event.

• They never contain mistakes.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following is NOT an example of a primary source?

• A letter written during the Civil War

• A newspaper from 1920

• A documentary about World War I

• An official birth certificate

What is a common issue with secondary sources?

• They can have mistakes.

• They always provide first-hand detail.

• They are always complete.

• They never show bias.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What does the tip "Primary = Present at the time" mean?

• Primary sources are created during the event.

• Primary sources are always written by historians.

• Primary sources are always secondary sources.

• Primary sources are always fictional.

Which of the following best describes a secondary source?

• A source created after the event by someone who was not there, using primary sources.

• A record created at the time of the event.

• A photograph taken during the event.

• A law passed during the event.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of these is a primary source?

• A diary entry from a soldier in the Revolutionary War

• A history textbook chapter on Ancient Egypt

• A website explaining historical events

• An encyclopedia article about the Civil Rights Movement

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9