Synthesizing Sources — Quiz

Question 1

Which is a purpose of a secondary source?

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to analyze the evidence and findings of others

Question 2

Which describes a primary source?

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an eyewitness account of a forest fire

Question 3

Which is a secondary source?

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a news article about an annual kite festival

Question 4

Jerome is researching the importance of the Nile River for the ancient Egyptians. Which source would provide Jerome with the most useful information?

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a historical text explaining how the Nile impacted ancient Egyptian agriculture and transportation

Question 5

Which title indicates that the text is a secondary source?

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Sir Christopher Wren: Scientist, Scholar and Architect , by Sir Lawrence Weaver

Question 6

Alexia is writing an essay on how the transcontinental railroad impacted the US in the 1800s. Which source would be most relevant for Alexia?

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a text analyzing how US railroads influenced population changes over the years

Question 7

Which describes a secondary source?

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a reenactment of the American Revolution

Question 8

Which is a secondary source?

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a 3D replica of the 1607 Jamestown settlement

Question 9

Saki is searching for information on Abraham Lincoln's accomplishments. Which text would contain information most relevant to Saki's topic?

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Preserving a Union: Lincoln's Life in Politics , by Donna Alden

Question 10

Neil is writing a research paper about NASA inventions that impact our daily lives. Which source is most relevant for Neil's research?

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a NASA webpage explaining how its technology is being used in hospitals

Synthesizing Sources — Quiz Answers