Question

identify three examples of primary sources.
a. a story woven into a basket made by inca weavers
b. a world history textbook written in 1920
c. a printout of research data gathered by scientists
d. a book written about soldiers fighting in the persian wars
e. a journal kept by a soldier on a world war ii battlefield

Explanation:

A primary source is an original document or object created at the time of the event.

• Option A: The basket made by Inca weavers with a story woven into it is an original artifact from that culture (Inca), so it is a primary source.
• Option C: The print - out of research data gathered by scientists is the original data collected directly, so it is a primary source.
• Option E: A journal kept by a soldier on a World War II battlefield is a first - hand account from someone who was present at the event, so it is a primary source.
• Option B (a world history textbook written in 1920) is a secondary source as it is a compilation and interpretation of historical events.
• Option D (a book written about soldiers fighting in the Persian Wars) is also a secondary source as it is an analysis or account based on other (primary) sources.

Answer:

A. A story woven into a basket made by Inca weavers, C. A printout of research data gathered by scientists, E. A journal kept by a soldier on a World War II battlefield