Recap questions

1.What are primary and secondary sources?

Primary sources are information provided by people who were involved or witnessed historical events. Secondary sources are the records of people who did not directly participate or witness the events they describe.

2.How do historians make sure their sources are reliable?

By making sure their sources are reliable, historians test their consistency, credibility and corroboration.

3. Why and when is it neccesary for historians to revise their interpretations of past events?

When there are new evidence found, historians have to revise their interpretations.