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Analysing Sources

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Historians analyze the credibility of a source to decide whether or not it is trustworthy, believable, or convincing.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

What makes this a credible source of information about ancient Egypt?

a)

It was created and used by people living in modern times.

b)

It was created and used by people living in ancient Egypt.

3.

A stone seal created in the ancient Indus River Valley in 2000 BCE is an example of a primary or a secondary source about the Harappan civilization?

a)

Primary

b)

Secondary

4.

An article in a textbook about the ancient Harappan civilization is an example of a primary or a secondary source?

a)

Primary

b)

Secondary

5.

What is the purpose of this textbook article about the games people played in ancient India?


Source: History Alive! The Ancient World - 21

a)

To entertain readers with stories about the games people played.

b)

To inform readers about the games that people played in ancient India.

c)

To persuade readers to go out and buy board games.

d)

To persuade readers that chess is the best game in the world.

6.

What is the best central idea statement for this document?


Source: History Alive! The Ancient World - 21

a)

People in ancient India did not have time to play games.

b)

People in ancient India preferred playing cards over chess.

c)

People in ancient India played Minecraft.

d)

People in ancient India enjoyed playing a variety of games.

7.

Would you prefer to live in ancient Egypt, ancient India or ancient Mesopotamia?

a)

ancient Egypt

b)

ancient India

c)

ancient Mesopotamia

8.

When was the Standard of Ur created?

a)

2000-2020 CE

b)

3000-2800 BC

c)

2600-2400 BC

9.

Where was the Standard of Ur created?

a)

Ancient Egypt

b)

Ancient Mesopotamia

c)

Ancient India

10.

Is the Standard of Ur an example of a primary or a secondary source?

a)

Primary

b)

Secondary