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Which of the following is an example of a primary source?
Which of the following best describes a characteristic of primary sources?
Which of the following is an example of a secondary source?
Which of the following best describes a characteristic of secondary sources?
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Which type of source is often used to construct an authentic understanding of historical events?
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Which number is considered the first and smallest positive integer?
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What is the mathematical property of 1 that states any number multiplied by 1 equals the same number?
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In conventions of sign, how is 1 considered?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of 1 according to the text?
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What is the smallest possible difference according to the text?
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Study Notes
Primary and Secondary Sources
- A primary source is an original document or artifact, such as a diary, letter, or photograph.
- A characteristic of primary sources is that they are original and firsthand accounts of an event or time period.
Secondary Sources
- A secondary source is an interpretation or analysis of primary sources, such as a textbook or historical article.
- A characteristic of secondary sources is that they are one step removed from the original event or time period.
Historical Sources
- Primary sources are often used to construct an authentic understanding of historical events.
Number Properties
- The number 1 is considered the first and smallest positive integer.
- The mathematical property of 1 is that any number multiplied by 1 equals the same number (multiplicative identity).
- In conventions of sign, 1 is considered positive.
- A characteristic of 1 is that it is the multiplicative identity, but not necessarily a characteristic is that it is the smallest whole number.
- The smallest possible difference according to the text is 1.
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Test your knowledge on primary and secondary sources with this informative quiz. Learn about the characteristics of primary sources and how they differ from secondary sources. Challenge yourself to identify examples of primary sources and understand their importance in historical research.
