Question

4. Which of the following would be considered a primary source for use in helping us better understan

a contemporary Muslim perspective of events that took place during the First Crusade?
A. A treatise on knightly duties and chivalry, written by a monk during the crusades.
B. The diary of a Muslim defender of Jerusalem, who witnessed the siege.
C. A textbook explanation of the causes and consequences of the crusades.

Answer 1

Answer: B, The diary of a Muslim defender of Jerusalem who witnessed the siege.

Explanation: A primary source is when the source was written by someone who experienced the events or saw them. This means it is not C. A is a good option, but B is a better (primary source) because it is a diary of someone who witnessed that one siege.