Identification Test: History and Its Sources

From the Greek word historia meaning “inquiry” or “learning by investigation.”

The systematic study of the past through written records, artifacts, and oral traditions.

A source of history produced during the time of the event by an eyewitness or participant.

A type of source that interprets or analyzes past events, usually written later.

The process of verifying the authenticity of historical documents based on their physical characteristics like paper, ink, or handwriting.

The process of examining a document’s content to test its credibility and truthfulness.

A type of historical source that includes diaries, letters, and memoirs.

Examples of this type of source are history textbooks, encyclopedias, and journal articles.

A repository of primary sources where government records and important historical documents are kept.

A place where books, manuscripts, and journals are preserved for research and learning.