Question

The two main types of sources historians use to gather information about the past are _____.
maps
artifacts
primary
secondary

Answer 1

artifacts
are used by historians to study past

Answer 2

Primary and Secondary sources are correct.

The Sources of history which the historians use to gather information are broadly divided into two types-Primary and Secondary sources.

Primary sources : These are the fist hand evidences of the contemporary times. These include artifacts, art and architecture, contemporary literature etc.

Artifacts and maps are included as primary sources.

Secondary sources : These sources offer interpretation or commentary on primary sources. These include biographies, commentaries, critical works etc.