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Discovering Our Past Key
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Discovering Our Past Key
📚 Part 1: Sources of Historical Evidence - ANSWER KEY
1. Which of the following is a primary source from ancient Egypt?
A modern textbook about Egypt
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Hieroglyphics carved on a tomb wall
A documentary film about pyramids
A website about Egyptian history
2. What can artifacts tell us about past civilizations? (Check all that apply)
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How people lived daily life
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What tools they used
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What they ate
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Their religious beliefs
3. Archaeological evidence from ancient Rome includes:
Stories passed down orally
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Remains of Roman roads and bridges
Modern paintings of Roman life
Recent books about gladiators
4. A primary source is:
Written by modern historians
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Created during the time period being studied
Found in today's museums
Always written documents
📖 Part 2: Reading Comprehension & Analysis - ANSWER KEY
5. Based on burial practices, what did ancient Egyptians believe about death?
They believed in an afterlife. They prepared for the afterlife with treasures and items buried with the dead.
6. Why was King Tutankhamun's tomb so important to historians?
It was sealed for over 3,000 years and preserved many artifacts. It provided valuable insights into ancient Egyptian culture, beliefs, and burial practices.
7. A diary written by a Civil War soldier would be considered a __________ source.
Primary
8. Explain the difference between what archaeologists and historians do:
Archaeologists uncover artifacts and physical evidence. Historians analyze these findings and other sources to interpret the past.
🔍 Part 3: Historical Detective Work - ANSWER KEY
9. What could each artifact tell us about ancient people?
Pottery: What they cooked or stored
Tools: Their daily work and technology
Jewelry: Their culture and social status
10. Why is it important for historians to use multiple sources when studying the past?
To get a more complete and accurate understanding. To check for biases or errors in individual sources.
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