WorksheetsUnit 1 Exam Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is a primary source?
compiled information from multiple sources
objects which were created at the time under study
written documents explaining an event
pieces of art
What is a secondary source?
object from a direct source
a letter from a person explaining an experience
a first-hand account of an event
object that was produced after an event from compiled information
What is bias?
being open minded
favoritism in favor of or against one thing
giving both perspectives or point of views
strictly informational
What does it mean to be credible?
capable of persuading something to be true, trustworthy
not being backed by facts
a useless source
unconvincing information of an event
What is an example of a credible source?
a recollection of an event with significant bias
one that states all of its sources
an opinion column in the newspaper
social media
Which is not a component of an historical argument?
claim
evidence
reasoning
conclusion
The act of comparing pieces of evidence to see where they agree or disagree
contextualize
annotate
corroborate
close read
The act of using symbols and notes to show what you are thinking while you read.
annotate
sourcing
close read
contextualize
The act of describing where an event took place, what led to it, and why
contextualize
corroborate
sourcing
close read
The act of reading a source to identify the author’s claim(s) or point of view and how they are making it
corroborate
close read
sourcing
annotating
When checking the reliability of a source, you must look for limitations and what?
whether it is a primary or secondary source
how knowledgeable the author is
if the author has bias
was the author there when it happened
What is the purpose of sourcing in historical analysis?
To determine the author's bias
To find the date of publication
To understand the context of the source
To verify the author's credentials
What is the significance of corroborating evidence in historical research?
It helps to confirm the reliability of a source
It provides a detailed account of an event
It offers a new perspective on an event
It simplifies complex historical narratives
Why is it important to identify the author's bias in historical documents?
To understand the context of the document
To determine the accuracy of the information
To find out the author's background
To simplify the historical narrative
Which of the following is a characteristic of a primary source?
It is a second-hand account of an event
It is created after the event has occurred
It provides direct evidence about an event
It is a compilation of various sources
