Which of the following is an example of a secondary source a historian might use?

books and journal articles by experts in a specific field

Some archaeological digs can go quite deep into the ground. Why is this?

some sources may be covered by many layers of dirt, rock and debris

What is the significance of this Aboriginal rock art?

It is primary source that providesevidence of Indigenous people’s history.

Statement 1: Historians can use cemeteries as evidenceStatement 2: Historians should only use primary sources

Statement 1 is true, statement 2 is false.

Which of the following does not contribute to gaps and silences in the historical record?

sources that are deliberately preserved

The existence of pollen in Ötzi’s intestines tells us about:

the environment in which Ötzi lived.

How could a historian determine the age of the tree shown in this image?

by counting the number of rings in a cross-section of its trunk

Sources of evidence can allow historians to:

make sense of objects found at archaeological digs.

Which of the following is not a question a historian should ask to assess the usefulness of a source?

How could I improve the source with modern ideas and technology?

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History - evidence from archaeology

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1
The correct sequence of events in time is referred to as?
timeline
investigation
chronology
archaeology
2
What is considered to be the most accurate scientific dating technique?
fluorine dating
radiocarbon dating
relative dating
ice core sampling
3
Which of the following is an example of a secondary source a historian might use?
cemeteries or ruins
books and journal articles by experts in a specific field
government documents from the past
ancient human remains
4
Examine the image of a researcher looking at fossilised pollen. What type of technique is this?
Ice-core sampling
Palynology
Fluorine dating
DNA analysis
5
Historical sources can be divided into:
primary and secondary.
prime and leading.
fake and real.
first and second.
6
Some archaeological digs can go quite deep into the ground. Why is this?
to protect the sources from weather such as wind and rain
more valuable sources are buried deeper in the ground
some sources may be covered by many layers of dirt, rock and debris
machinery used to uncover sources automatically digs quite deep.
7
What is the significance of this Aboriginal rock art?
It demonstrates that all Indigenous people are artistic.
it demonstrates that Indigenous people hunted dragons in the pa
It is primary source that providesevidence of Indigenous people’s history.
It demonstrates that the ancient past in Australia involved dinosaurs.
8
Statement 1: Historians can use cemeteries as evidenceStatement 2: Historians should only use primary sources
Statement 1 is false, statement 2 is true
Both statements are false.
Both statements are true.
Statement 1 is true, statement 2 is false.
9
Which of the following does not contribute to gaps and silences in the historical record?
sources that are accidently damaged
sources that are yet to be discovered
sources that are deliberately destroyed
sources that are deliberately preserved
10
Which of the following scientific dating techniques would be best for determining the age of human bones?
dendrochronology
stratigraphy
fluorine dating
forensic palynology
11
The existence of pollen in Ötzi’s intestines tells us about:
the diet which Ötzi consumed.
the lifestyle that Ötzi lead.
the environment in which Ötzi lived.
the cause of Ötzi’s blackened lungs.
12
How could a historian determine the age of the tree shown in this image?
by counting the number of rings in a cross-section of its trunk
by sending it to be radiocarbon dated by an expert
by analysing the distribution of pollen samples
by timing how long the trunk takes to burn when it is set on fire
13
Sources of evidence can allow historians to:
predict the future of a civilisation.
make sense of objects found at archaeological digs.
work with other experts such as geneticists.
hide valuable artefacts found at archaeological digs.
14
Which of the following is not a question a historian should ask to assess the usefulness of a source?
Does the information provided match or contradict other sources?
Does it support or even confirm a hypothesis?
When, why and by whom was it made?
How could I improve the source with modern ideas and technology?
15
Examine the image of the indigenous art. A historian looking at this painting might investigate:
Why it was painted.
the age of the paintings.
who painted it.
all of these answers.
16
What term is replacing ‘BC’ to refer to the historical period before the birth of Christ?
Anno Domini or AD
Before the Common Era or BCE
Before Present or BP
Common Era or CE
17
An archaeological site is also known as a:
segment.
grid.
relic.
dig.

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