1.1.5 - Evidence: The Building Blocks of History
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Practice Questions
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What are the four main types of historical evidence?
💡 Hint: Think of WOVM.
Define corroboration.
💡 Hint: Consider why checking facts can help.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which of the following is NOT a type of evidence?
💡 Hint: Think of the types we discussed in class.
True or False: Corroboration involves checking multiple sources for consistency.
💡 Hint: Consider its role in verifying facts.
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Challenge Problems
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You are tasked to write a historical account based on conflicting sources. How would you utilize corroboration and source criticism to resolve discrepancies?
💡 Hint: Think about the challenges a historian faces when sources contradict.
Your team is analyzing material remains found at a dig site that dates back to 1000 AD. What types of evidence would you seek to infer the socio-economic conditions of that time?
💡 Hint: Remember, every piece of evidence can tell part of a story.
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