Social Studies Skills Review

A source that is firsthand or created by a witness of an event is known as a:

The way people live, their clothes, food, and customs all describe their_________.

Current events are important to study because they directly connect to__________.

The study of the earth's features, its climate, and humans interaction with it is known as:

The reasons to study social studies include:

Credible information can be verified by checking with other sources to ensure that it is________.

A close study of history can help us:

Locations such as Pearl Harbor are considered primary sources.

The study of the origins, development, and customs of human life on earth is known as:

Sources that are not relevant, are also not credible.

The authority of the source refers to the:

Current sources are credible sources because they are up to date.

Recognizing a source's facts and opinions is important in determining its purpose.

Artifacts such as the Liberty Bell are known as secondary sources.

When analyzing primary sources, we need to keep in mind the authors opinion or potential bias.

An example of a secondary source would include:

Being able to understand someone else's feeling and experiences is known as:

Sources that are used in social studies class are known as: