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Primary and secondary sources quiz
A quiz for 6th grade students to practice identifying primary and secondary sources through multiple-choice questions. Students analyze examples related to the American Revolution, selecting correct options based on definitions and characteristics.
By Edform · History · Grade 6 · Published Oct 15, 2026 · New
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- Which of the following is a primary source about the American Revolution?
- Which source is considered secondary?
- Select all examples of primary sources.
- Which of these are secondary sources?
- A photograph taken during the Great Depression is a primary source.
- A modern history book about Ancient Rome is a primary source.
- What type of source is an autobiography?
- What type of source is a documentary made in 2022 about the Civil War?
- Put these sources in order from primary to secondary.
- Match each source to its type.
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