Primary Sources
Yes or No?
a clay tablet from ancient Mesopotamia
Yes, it was created during that time period
Yes or No?
Someone's diary from WW2
No, it is a primary source instead because it is from that time period
What continent do we live on?
North America
Why is it important to look at the date of a source?
Ex: when it was created or last updated
The information might have changed since that date. New ideas could have been discovered.
What does ACCURACY mean when looking at a source?
how true the facts are
Yes or no?
An autobiography of Cesar Chavez
Yes, because he is telling a first-hand version of what happened in his life. He was there!
Yes or No?
A book published in 2023 on how the pyramids were built
Yes, because it is created from research & it is NOT from that time period.
How many continents are there in the world?
7
Why do we need to look at who the author is?
We only want information from an author who is an expert or very knowledgable on the topic
What does CHRONOLOGICAL order mean?
things put in order by date or time
What does first-hand account mean?
That it is from the perspective of someone who experienced that event. They were there!
Who usually creates secondary sources?
historians or researchers
What continent was Mesopotamia on?
Asia
How do we check a source for accuracy (if its true)?
Fact check it! Check the info on another source.
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What is the definition of primary source?
a source that comes from the that time period or is a first-hand account of the event
How do they get the information for the source if they didn't experience that event?
through research and analyzing primary sources
In 2025, are we living in BC or AD time period?
AD
What do we do if we find out a source is bias?
Don't ignore it, but look for an unbiased source to get more accurate information
What does BIAS mean?
giving 1 side of the story in an unfair way because of your opinion.
Give an example of a primary source.
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Give an example of a secondary source
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Which event happened first?
4055 BCE or 3021 BCE
4055 BCE. With BCE dates, the larger the number, the older the event.
Which would be a more credible source when researching about ancient Egypt?
textbook or YouTube video
textbook
What does it mean when a source is CREDIBLE?
that a source is true & trustworthy to use for information