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History & Sources

Kindergarten · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-19U2F4U-YL5E

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1.Explain “corroboration” in your own words.
2.Explain “primary source” in your own words.
3.Explain “oral history” in your own words.
4.Explain “perspective” in your own words.
5.Explain “past” in your own words.
6.Explain “secondary source” in your own words.
7.Explain “timeline” in your own words.
8.Explain “historical context” in your own words.

Answers and teaching notes

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  1. Explain “corroboration” in your own words.comparison of sources to check a claim
  2. Explain “primary source” in your own words.evidence created during the period being studied
  3. Explain “oral history” in your own words.recorded memories shared by a person
  4. Explain “perspective” in your own words.a viewpoint shaped by experience and position
  5. Explain “past” in your own words.time that has already happened
  6. Explain “secondary source” in your own words.an account created later using other evidence
  7. Explain “timeline” in your own words.events arranged in chronological order
  8. Explain “historical context” in your own words.the conditions and ideas surrounding an event

Worked example

Identify when and why a source was created, then corroborate it with other evidence.

Common mistake

Treating one perspective as a complete account.

Helpful hint

Ask who created the source and what evidence supports it.