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Lesson 35 of 84 · World History

Ancient Mesopotamia: The Cradle of Civilization

Secondary sources — textbooks, documentaries, encyclopedia articles — are created after an event. They analyze and interpret primary evidence to build a broader understanding.

Key Facts

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Timelines show events in order.

2

Cause and effect explain why things happen.

3

Oral histories preserve community stories.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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Which is a secondary source?