Historical thinking vocabulary

What is an artifact?

• A) Anything made, used, or changed by humans

• B) A natural object found in nature

• C) A type of animal

• D) A type of plant

Fill in the blank: An artifact is anything ________, used, or changed by humans.

• made

• eaten

• found

• destroyed

What is a primary source?

• A document that contains secondhand information about a topic or event

• An original document that contains firsthand information about a topic or event

• A summary of events written by someone who was not present

• A fictional story about an event

Fill in the blank: An example of a primary source is a ________ or a diary.

• journal

• textbook

• encyclopedia

• magazine

What is a secondary source?

• A source created by someone who experienced the events first-hand

• A source created later by someone who did not experience first-hand or participate in the events

• A source that is always fictional

• A source that is only used in science

Fill in the blank: A secondary source was created later by someone who did not experience ________ or participate in the events.

• first-hand

• second-hand

• written records

• historical fiction

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

• Diary

• Textbooks

• Eyewitness account

• Personal letter

What is the definition of 'evidence'?

• A tool used for writing

• A sign which shows that something exists or is true

• A type of ancient building

• A group of people living together

Fill in the blank: Artifacts are _______ that certain civilizations did exist.

• evidence

• tools

• stories

• buildings

What is a 'claim' based on the information provided?

• A question you ask during an investigation

• What you think based on what you’ve learned while investigating your claim, your conclusion

• The evidence you collect at a crime scene

• The process of interviewing witnesses