The Historian and the Archaeologist

Question 1

Secondary sources

Answer 1

Second hand evidence. It is written or made by someone who did not witness the event happening

Question 2

Bias

Answer 2

Showing favouritism for the person or country being discussed

Question 3

Propaganda

Answer 3

Information being published or produced to influence the readers in a positive way. It does not tell the full truth, only the positive aspects

Question 4

Prejudice

Answer 4

An unfavourable opinion or feeling formed beforehand without knowledge, thought or reason

Question 5

Where are written sources stored

Answer 5

Archives

Question 6

Where are visual sources stored

Answer 6

Museums

Question 7

Dendrochronology

Answer 7

Also called tree ring dating. Used to date wooden objects

Question 8

Radio carbon dating

Answer 8

This dates plant and animal remains. Also called carbon 14 dating

Question 9

Stratigraphy

Answer 9

Dating by layers. The deeper it is underground, the older it is. However this method can be unreliable

Question 10

Primary sources

Answer 10

Primary sources are written or made at the time an even took place

Question 11

Give examples of primary sources

Answer 11

○Original buildings
○Photographs
○Films
○Newspapers
○Letters and books
○Eye-witness accounts

Question 12

Give examples of secondary sources

Answer 12

○Textbooks and many history books
○Reconstructions of historical sites or buildings
○Artists impressions
○Documentaries

Question 13

How does an archaeologist prepare the site for a dig?

Answer 13

• First the topsoil is removed

* The a site grid is drawn

Question 14

What tools would an archaeologist use on a dig?

Answer 14

• Trowel
• Sieve
• Small brush
• Toothbrush
• Photographic scales
• Polythene bags
• Label