Module 2 - Sources of History
Module 2 - Sources of History
APPLICATION
I. In the first column are historical data. Categorize each according to its nature. Identify if
the historical data is written or non-written by putting check (/). Afterwards, write what type of
written or non-written sources. Lastly, identify its general kind of historical sources(PRIMARY or
SECONDARY). Examples are already given.
5. President Roosevelt’s
war messages
6. BOOKS
7. JOURNAL
8. DOCUMENTARY
9. RECORDS OF
CENSUS
10. LETTERS
11. JEWELRY
12.BIBLIOGRAPHY
13.PHOTOGRAPHS
14.REMAINS/FOSSILS
A. What do you think is the primary source in the story of Rumor Has It and why?
B. What do you think is the secondary source in the story of Rumor Has It and why?
C. Give the advantages and disadvantages of using Primary and Secondary sources.
D. If you were to write a history book or conduct anthropological research, which general kind of
historical sources would you prefer? Why?