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Medieval History Source Analysis
Medieval History Source Analysis
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Why was this "Heater Shield" from the 12 Century made?
To protect soldiers in battle
To show modern people the weight of a shield.
To show us how people used to fight.
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Are primary sources ALWAYS the best sources?
Yes, secondary sources are always untrue
Maybe always
No, secondary sources can use a range of sources to be more reliable
Yes, the original is always the best
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What is the benefit of a primary source?
It is what really happened
We know who made it
It is easy for younger students to understand
It was created by the people who were there at the time
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Why might a secondary source be more reliable than a primary source?
It may be based on multiple primary sources
If it is on internet it must be true
It is easier for us to read
Historians are smarter now
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What type of source is this photo?
Primary source
All of the above
Tertiary source
Secondary source
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The message of the source refers to the...
The reliability of the source.
The idea being shown in the source.
The context of the source.
The date of the source.
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Why might the book "Secrets of the Samurai" be a useful source?
The Samurai could not read and write
Historians have written about primary sources
People like to know secrets
The book is a primary source
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Which are the two types of historical sources?
Wikipedia and YouTube
Primary and secondary sources
Books and photos
Primary and secondary school
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A strength of a source is something that...
Makes it hard for historians to use
Means it will last a long time
Makes it strong.
Means historians can trust it more
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What helps you check if a written source is accurate?
If the author might be biased
If it is a primary source
If we know who wrote it
If it is supported by other sources
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What type of resource is the Bayeux Tapestry?
Primary source
Secondary source
Tertiary source
All of the above
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What is the benefit of this secondary source?
It proves the type of buildings used in medieval times
We can see in a building that no longer exists
It was used by builders in the medieval period
It is a primary source because it it made in our time
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A weakness of a source...
Makes the source is weak.
Means the source is less reliable
Means the source has lots of information.
Means that historians trust the source
