Studies Weekly Vocabulary Quiz: Sources SW 2

What is an oral history?

• A written document from the past

• A method of gathering historical information through recorded interviews

• A book written by historians

• An object made by people in the past

Which of the following is considered a primary source?

• A documentary

• A soldier's diary from the battles

• An article written by a historian

• A textbook

What role do archaeologists play in studying history?

• They write books about history

• They create documentaries

• They study human history by examining artifacts

• They teach history in schools

What is a fact?

• A story passed down through generations

• A tendency to favor one perspective

• A statement that can be proven true or false

• A personal belief or judgment

What is the main difference between primary and secondary sources?

• Primary sources are written by historians

• Secondary sources are objects from the past

• Primary sources are always more accurate

• Secondary sources are created after the events have occurred

Why is it important to consider bias in historical sources?

• Because bias is the same as fact

• Because bias is always negative

• Because bias can affect how information is presented or interpreted

• Because bias makes sources more interesting

What can artifacts tell us about the past?

• They are only useful for decoration

• They tell us nothing about history

• They are always more reliable than written sources

• They provide insight into people's lives and cultures

What is an opinion?

• A method of gathering historical information

• An object made by people in the past

• A personal belief or judgment

• A statement that can be proven true or false

How can oral histories be influenced over time?

• They can be influenced by the storyteller's feelings and experiences

• They are always recorded accurately

• They remain unchanged

• They become more factual

​ (a)   describe any source that come from people who were actually at an event. Whereas ​ (b)   describe any source that come from people who were NOT actually at an event.

• primary sources
• secondary sources