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1.

The diary of Anne Frank - a young girl who lived in hiding during the Holocaust.
- A.
  
  Primary
- B.
  
  Secondary
Correct Answer
A. Primary

Explanation
A diary is usually a primary source--the author was an eyewitness to the event.

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2.

A book written by a historian who didn't fight in a war, but draws on other sources.
- A.
  
  Primary
- B.
  
  Secondary
Correct Answer
B. Secondary

Explanation
This is a secondary source. It is a secondhand source--the author is drawing on others for information rather than sharing their own experiences.

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3.

A newspaper article about Vietnam written in the 1960s.
- A.
  
  Primary
- B.
  
  Secondary
Correct Answer
A. Primary

Explanation
Newspaper articles from the time period of an event are usually considered to be primary. They are original, raw materials created while the event was taking place.

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4.

A TV documentary filmed by a reporter who toured Vietnam during the war.
- A.
  
  Primary
- B.
  
  Secondary
Correct Answer
A. Primary

Explanation
TV, radio, and films can be primary if they portray the actual event--not a reenactment. Since this documentary recorded the actual war, it is a primary source.

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5.

A book about a war where the author says things like "I was drafted at age 18..."; "I flew to Vietnam a few months later..."; "We fought in five battles..."
- A.
  
  Primary
- B.
  
  Secondary
Correct Answer
A. Primary

Explanation
This sounds primary because the author is recounting personal experience. They use a lot of "I"'s and "we"'s.

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6.

A book that compiles letters, poems, and memoirs written by people who experienced a war.
- A.
  
  Primary
- B.
  
  Secondary
Correct Answer
A. Primary

Explanation
The letters, poems, and memoirs were created by eyewitnesses so the book is probably primary. The editor gathered these primary sources into one book. As long as the editor did not alter the letters, poems, and diary excerpts, these materials are primary.

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7.

A chapter in your world history textbook about the Ancient Greeks.
- A.
  
  Primary
- B.
  
  Secondary
Correct Answer
B. Secondary

Explanation
A textbook provides information that was gathered after the time of an event.

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8.

An original World War I uniform worn by your great grandfather.
- A.
  
  Primary
- B.
  
  Secondary
Correct Answer
A. Primary

Explanation
This is an example of an artifact from the time period being studied. It would be a primary source of information.

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9.

A web site that summarizes Ancient Roman mythology.
- A.
  
  Primary
- B.
  
  Secondary
Correct Answer
B. Secondary

Explanation
Because the site did not exist during Ancient Roman times it is a secondary source of information.

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10.

A magazine article from 2011 titled “Mining in the Old West from 1860 to 1890.”
- A.
  
  Primary
- B.
  
  Secondary
Correct Answer
B. Secondary

Explanation
This informational text was written after the event it describes.

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11.

Which of the following would not be considered an artifact?
- A.
  
  Otzi' skull
- B.
  
  The arrowhead found in Otzi's shoulder
- C.
  
  Otzi's shoes
- D.
  
  The grass cape found with Otzi
Correct Answer
A. Otzi' skull

Explanation
Artifacts are objects created by human beings. Otzi's skull would not be considered an artifact.

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12.

Which of the following would not be considered an artifact?
- A.
  
  A message in a bottle found in the sand
- B.
  
  Wreckage from a ship washed ashore
- C.
  
  A shell necklace
- D.
  
  A shark tooth found on the beach
Correct Answer
D. A shark tooth found on the beach

Explanation
An artifact is made by human beings. A shark's tooth was note made by human beings.

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13.

B.C.E. stands for before Christ emerged.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The statement is incorrect. B.C.E. stands for "Before Common Era" and is used as a secular alternative to the traditional dating system of "Before Christ" (B.C.). This change was made to be more inclusive and respectful of different religious and cultural beliefs.

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14.

Which answer correctly places the following dates in chronological order? 12 A.D., 14 B.C.E., 1066 C.E., 323 B.C., 1776 B.C.E., 2012 A.D.
- A.
  
  12 A.D., 14 B.C.E, 1066 C.E., 323 B.C., 1776 B.C.E., 2012 A.D.
- B.
  
  14 B.C.E, 323 B.C., 1776 B.C.E, 12 A.D., 1066 C.E., 2012 A.D.
- C.
  
  1776 B.C.E., 14 B.C.E., 323 B.C., 12 A.D., 2012 A.D., 1066 C.E.
- D.
  
  1776 B.C.E, 323 B.C., 14 B.C.E., 12 A.D., 1066 C.E., 2012 A.D.
Correct Answer
D. 1776 B.C.E, 323 B.C., 14 B.C.E., 12 A.D., 1066 C.E., 2012 A.D.

Explanation
The correct answer is 1776 B.C.E, 323 B.C., 14 B.C.E., 12 A.D., 1066 C.E., 2012 A.D. This answer correctly arranges the dates in chronological order, starting from the oldest date (1776 B.C.E) to the most recent date (2012 A.D).

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15.

Which answer correctly places the following dates in chronological order?202 A.D., 776 B.C.E., 2011 C.E., 323 B.C., 1492 B.C.E., 1901 A.D.
- A.
  
  202 A.D., 776 B.C.E, 2011 C.E., 323 B.C., 1492 B.C.E., 1901 A.D.
- B.
  
  776 B.C.E, 323 B.C., 1492 B.C.E, 202A.D., 2011 C.E., 1901 A.D.
- C.
  
  1492 B.C.E., 776 B.C.E., 323 B.C., 202 A.D., 1901 A.D., 2011 C.E.
- D.
  
  1492 B.C.E, 323 B.C., 776 B.C.E., 12 A.D., 2011 C.E., 1901 A.D.
Correct Answer
C. 1492 B.C.E., 776 B.C.E., 323 B.C., 202 A.D., 1901 A.D., 2011 C.E.

Explanation
The correct answer places the dates in chronological order, starting with the earliest date and ending with the latest date. The correct order is 1492 B.C.E., 776 B.C.E., 323 B.C., 202 A.D., 1901 A.D., 2011 C.E.

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Learning From The Past Quiz

The diary of Anne Frank - a young girl who lived in hiding during the Holocaust.

A book written by a historian who didn't fight in a war, but draws on other sources.

A newspaper article about Vietnam written in the 1960s.

A TV documentary filmed by a reporter who toured Vietnam during the war.

A book about a war where the author says things like "I was drafted at age 18..."; "I flew to Vietnam a few months later..."; "We fought in five battles..."

A book that compiles letters, poems, and memoirs written by people who experienced a war.

A chapter in your world history textbook about the Ancient Greeks.

An original World War I uniform worn by your great grandfather.

A web site that summarizes Ancient Roman mythology.

A magazine article from 2011 titled “Mining in the Old West from 1860 to 1890.”

Which of the following would not be considered an artifact?

Which of the following would not be considered an artifact?

B.C.E. stands for before Christ emerged.

Which answer correctly places the following dates in chronological order? 12 A.D., 14 B.C.E., 1066 C.E., 323 B.C., 1776 B.C.E., 2012 A.D.

Which answer correctly places the following dates in chronological order?202 A.D., 776 B.C.E., 2011 C.E., 323 B.C., 1492 B.C.E., 1901 A.D.