What is a primary source?

Understanding Primary and Secondary Sources

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5th - 6th Grade
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Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A fictional story about historical events
A record created by someone who witnessed an event
A modern interpretation of past events
A summary of events written by historians
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT considered a primary source?
A textbook summary of World War II
A painting of a historical figure
A government birth certificate
A diary entry from the 1800s
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What can old photos tell us about the past?
They provide fictional stories
They offer modern interpretations
They predict future events
They show what life was like at the time
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did people contribute to war efforts according to primary sources?
By buying bonds
By reading textbooks
By painting portraits
By writing letters
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What defines a secondary source?
A firsthand account of an event
A document created by someone who was not present
An artifact from the event
A photograph taken during the event
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a secondary source?
A soldier's letter from the battlefield
A historian's book about ancient Rome
A video recording of a live event
A newspaper article from the day of the event
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are secondary sources important?
They are created by witnesses
They are always more accurate
They offer interpretations and analyses
They provide firsthand accounts
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