Question

Select the option(s) that are true.

• A. Coins are primary and archaeological sources while inscriptions are not.
• B. Coins are secondary and archaeological sources while inscriptions are primary and literary sources.
• C. Both coins and inscriptions are primary and archaeological sources.
• D. Coins are primary and literary sources while inscriptions are primary and archaeological sources.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both coins and inscriptions are primary and archaeological sources.

Since both coins and inscriptions give first hand evidence of a historical event, they are classified as primary sources. Also, both these sources might get buried under the land and will be unearthed by archaeologists after a long period of time. Thus, coins and inscriptions are considered to be both primary and archaeological sources.