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Which of the following is NOT a primary source archive mentioned?
What are secondary sources?
Materials that analyze and interpret primary sources.
One test of authenticity is based on determining the author's _____ and seals.
manuscript
The term 'semantics' refers to determining the meaning of a text, phrase, or word.
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Match the following tests of authenticity with their descriptions:
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Determining if the event mentioned is too early, too late, or too _____ is a test of authenticity.
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What does corroboration refer to in the context of internal criticism?
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Study Notes
International Repositories of Primary Sources
- Library of Congress: Located in Washington, DC, USA.
- National Archives and Records Administration: Another key institution in Washington, DC, USA.
- Archivo General de Indias: Historical archive situated in Sevilla, Spain.
- Archive General de la Nación: Significant repository in Mexico City, Mexico.
Understanding Secondary Sources
- Secondary sources analyze and interpret primary sources, adding context and understanding.
- They often include visual elements like pictures, quotes, or graphics from primary materials.
Examples of Secondary Sources
- History books and printed materials such as serials and periodicals that interpret prior research.
Historical Criticism
- Involves two main types: External and Internal Criticism for evaluating historical documents.
External Criticism
- Focuses on the authenticity of a document using several tests:
- Anachronistic Document Date: Verifies if the document date fits the era it claims to represent.
- Author: Examines the manuscript and signatures for authenticity.
- Anachronistic Style: Checks if idioms or spelling align with the historical period.
- Anachronistic Event Reference: Validates that events mentioned occurred within the appropriate timeframe.
- Provenance or Custody: Investigates the document's origin to confirm genuineness.
- Semantics: Analyzes the text's meaning versus its historical definitions.
- Hermeneutics: Explores the potential for multiple interpretations of documents.
Internal Criticism
- Evaluates the credibility of information within a document:
- Author's Identification: Assesses the author's reliability and perspective.
- Date Approximation: Checks if the dates related to events are believable and accurate.
- Ability to Tell the Truth: Considers the witness's proximity to the events.
- Willingness to Tell the Truth: Analyzes whether the author intentionally misleads.
- Corroboration: Looks for supporting evidence from multiple reliable sources.
Artifacts into Mentifacts
- In Social Sciences, an artifact is converted to a "mentifact" by relating its historical significance to cultural beliefs and ideas.
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Description
Explore the key international repositories that hold invaluable primary sources, including the Library of Congress and the National Archives. This quiz also delves into the distinction between primary and secondary sources, showcasing examples of each type. Gain a deeper understanding of the resources available for historical research.
