Source Reliability
Learn to identify trustworthy sources for historical information from various topics. From children's birthdays to ancient empires, discover which sources are more reliable based on credibility and accuracy.
Source Reliability
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Source Reliability For each topic decide which source would provide more reliable (trustworthy, accurate) information. In a sentence or two explain why you chose that source.
1. A Child’s 2nd Birthday Party Source 2 The child’s parent retelling the story twenty years later. Source 1 The child retelling the story two years later.
2. Who Maria has a Crush On Source 2 Insanely smart college professor Source 1 13 year old girl
3. How to Feel Better When You’re Sick Source 2 Doctor Source 1 Your Grandmother
4. The Roman Empire Source 2 A history textbook made in 2006 by a group of American historians. Source 1 A painting made in 1870 (over 1,000 years after the end of the empire) by a European.
5. Volcanoes Source 2 Encyclopedia Britannica 1941 Edition Source 1 Wikipedia
6. The Arab Conquest of Africa Source 2 Oral accounts by the Africans Source 1 Written accounts by the Arabians
7. Aztec Religion and Sacrifice Source 2 Written accounts by Spanish Conquistadors Source 1 Aztec Paintings
8. The Declaration of Independence Source 2 2002 book for kids and young adults Source 1 1998 Hollywood Movie
9. How Columbus Treated the Natives Source 2 Columbus’ private journal Source 1 Columbus’ Presentation to Queen Isabella
10. What your Grandparents Wore on Their First Date Source 2 Interview with Grandma when she was 80 Source 1 Photo taken on the Date
Xbox Source 2 Mr. Woodside Source 1 Mr. Roughton
Nintendo Source 2 Mr. Woodside Source 1 Mr. Roughton