Primary vs. Secondary
A letter written during World War I by a soldier is what type of source?
Primary source
What does “perspective” mean in history?
A point of view about an event
On a population density map, what do darker areas usually mean?
More people live there
Define bias in your own words.
Favoring one side or perspective
Why do historians use both maps and written sources?
To combine visual and written evidence
A history book written in 2015 about ancient Egypt is what type of source?
Secondary source
If two people saw the same event but describe it differently, what does that show?
Different perspectives
Give one geographic feature that makes people more likely to settle nearby.
Rivers, fertile land, coastlines, etc.
Which sentence shows bias?
A) “The group met in the square.”
B) “The violent mob invaded the square.”
B
Why is it important to ask questions about a source before trusting it?
To check accuracy and reliability
Why might a historian use both primary and secondary sources together?
To compare evidence and perspectives for accuracy
What do we call it when someone judges the past by today’s standards?
Presentism
Why would mountains or deserts slow down settlement?
They are hard to travel, farm, or build in
Why should historians be careful when using biased sources?
They may exaggerate or leave out details
What’s one question you could ask to test if a source is reliable?
Who wrote it? When? Why?