Sources and Evidence Flashcards

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Sources and evidence-

Primary-

Secondary-

A

A source is anything that has survived the past

Primary is first hand- pottery and paintings

Secondary sources- are based on the info from primary sources

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Advantages of written sources-

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Written by intellectuals- accurate, descriptive= offers insights into daily life

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Disadvantages of written sources-

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  • Bias
  • Written mainly by men (Gender bias)
  • exaggerated
  • one perspective, personal view
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