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History & Archaeology Workbook

This document provides a worksheet for students on how historians and archaeologists investigate the past. It includes sections on comparing how historians and archaeologists work using a Venn diagram, identifying different types of sources used such as primary and secondary sources, why sources must be evaluated carefully, checklists for evaluating sources, and an example of sources that could be used by a historian studying ancient Australia. Students are asked to complete the Venn diagram, identify source types, and provide examples of sources and information that could be gained from them.

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History & Archaeology Workbook

This document provides a worksheet for students on how historians and archaeologists investigate the past. It includes sections on comparing how historians and archaeologists work using a Venn diagram, identifying different types of sources used such as primary and secondary sources, why sources must be evaluated carefully, checklists for evaluating sources, and an example of sources that could be used by a historian studying ancient Australia. Students are asked to complete the Venn diagram, identify source types, and provide examples of sources and information that could be gained from them.

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Name: ____________________ Date: ___________

Class: _____________________ Campus: ________

CHAPTER 2 UNIT 1: HOW DO HISTORIANS AND ARCHAEOLOGISTS FIND OUT ABOUT THE PAST.
A. Draw a Venn Diagram showing the comparison how historians and archaeologist work.

B. Identification
1. These are pieces of information or evidence that Historians use to investigate the past.
______________________
2. These are objects made and used by people or they can even be human, animal or plant life.
______________________
3. These are sources that have been written down.
______________________
4. These sources were written at the time of the period that you are studying.
______________________
5. These sources were written after the period that you are studying.
______________________
6. Which are examples of primary written sources
______________________
7. What type of source will you study if the period you are studying is pre historic time? _________________

C. Why do you have to be careful about different sources? _________________________________________


__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________

D. Name the checklists that can help you evaluate sources. _____________________________
______________________________

E. Imagine you were Historian studying ancient Australia. Find at least 4 sources from the book. Identify what
kind of source you’ve got and what information you can get.

Source (pg. #) Type of source Information


1. Source 2A pg. 32 Archaeological source The evidence of early human in Australia
known as the Mungo man
2.

3.

4.

5.
Name: ____________________ Date: ___________
Class: _____________________ Campus: ________

CHAPTER 2 UNIT 1: HOW DO HISTORIANS AND ARCHAEOLOGISTS FIND OUT ABOUT THE PAST.
A. Draw a Venn Diagram showing the comparison how historians and archaeologist work.

B. Circle the correct answer.


1. These are pieces of information or evidence that Historians use to investigate the past.
a. Sources b. Stories c. Theory
2. These are objects made and used by people or they can even be human, animal or plant life.
a. Theory b. Secondary c. Artefacts (Archaeological sources)
3. These are sources that have been written down.
a. Written sources b. Archaeological sources c. A and B
4. These sources were written at the time of the period that you are studying.
a. Primary b. Secondary c. Tertiary
5. These sources were written after the period that you are studying.
a. Primary b. Secondary c. Artefacts
6. Which are examples of primary written sources
a. diary, autobiography, clay tablet b. History books, websites
7. What type of source will you study if the period you are studying is pre historic time? _________________

C. Why you have to be careful about different sources? To make sure that the sources are ____________as
sources do not always tell the ___________ or tell the whole story.

D. Name the checklists that can help you evaluate sources.


Source Checklist for _____________and Artefact Checklist for ____________________

E. Imagine you were Historian studying ancient Australia. Find at least 4 sources from the book. Identify what
kind of source you’ve got and what information you can get.

Source (pg. #) Type of source Information


1. Source 2A pg. 32 Archaeological source The evidence of early human in Australia
known as the Mungo man
2.

3.

4.

5.

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