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Investigating The Ancient Past Flashcards

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Secondary Source

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A secondary Source is made about the time period we are studying.

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Examples of sources both primary and secondary.

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Primary
   -Vase
   -Diary
   -Painting (made in the time period)
Secondary
   -Textbook
   -Painting (about the time period)
   -Scientific Paper
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Methods of dating used by archaeologists.

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Dendrochronology (tree ring dating)
Radiocarbon Dating (measuring levels of carbon)
Thermoluminescence Dating (Thermoluminescence)
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Primary Source

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A primary source is made in the time period we are studying.

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