3. Historical Investigation

Selecting Secondary Sources — Quiz

Test your understanding of selecting secondary sources with 5 practice questions.

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Practice Questions

Question 1

What is the main purpose of selecting secondary sources in an IB History historical investigation?

Question 2

Which source is most clearly a secondary source?

Question 3

Why should a student select secondary sources that are closely related to the research question?

Question 4

What is one important criterion when evaluating a secondary source for historical investigation?

Question 5

Which statement best describes the role of secondary sources in historical investigation?