Exercise
Biographies, Encyclopedias, and Reference Books
Study biographies, encyclopedias, and reference books as secondary sources. Learn how these tools compile and summarize information from multiple historical accounts.
Questions
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A book written by a modern historian about the life of Cleopatra is a:
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An autobiography written by Martin Luther King Jr. about his life is a:
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What is the key difference between an autobiography and a biography?
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An entry in World Book Encyclopedia about the Roman Empire is a:
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Why is a reference book like an encyclopedia useful at the start of research?
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A biographical dictionary entry summarizing Abraham Lincoln's presidency is a:
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What is a bibliography in a secondary reference book?
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Why is a bibliography valuable to student researchers?
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A documentary film about the construction of the Panama Canal produced in 2015 is a:
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Which reference material provides annual statistical tables, facts, and weather forecasts?
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Which reference book contains maps showing how borders changed throughout history?
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Which pair correctly places primary before secondary?