Question

part 1: getting started
a. background check

1. where can you find reliable information about muhammad’s role as a prophet? circle all that apply:

• wikipedia
• encyclopaedia britannica
• pbs islam: empire of faith
• the qur’an (translation)
• random tiktok videos

1. why do historians study both primary sources (like the qur’an) and secondary sources (like books and documentaries)?

Explanation:

1. Wikipedia can have inaccuracies or biased edits. Encyclopaedia Britannica is a well - respected and reliable general reference work. PBS Islam: Empire of Faith is a documentary likely to have well - researched content. The Qur'an (translation) is a primary religious source. Random TikTok videos are not reliable academic or religious sources.
2. Primary sources provide direct evidence from the time period or related to the event/figure. Secondary sources offer analysis, interpretation, and context from later scholars, helping to understand the primary sources better and build a more comprehensive view.

Answer:

1.

• [ ] Wikipedia
• [x] Encyclopaedia Britannica
• [x] PBS Islam: Empire of Faith
• [x] The Qur'an (translation)
• [ ] Random TikTok videos

1. Primary sources offer direct evidence, while secondary sources provide analysis and context, together giving a more complete understanding.