Question

19. Distinguishing Fact from Opinion Decide which of the

following statements is an opinion and which is a fact. Explain
which statement would be best used for historical research and
why.
A. Tutankhamen died after ruling Egypt for nine years.
B. Egyptians were better rulers than the Hyksos.

Answer 1

A = Fact

B = Opinion

Explanation:

It is true that Tutankhamen died after ruling for nine years so that is a fact; hence makes it most suitable for historical research.

The statement in "B" is subjective; making it an opinion. Saying that Egyptians are better rulers than Hyksos does not provide any information as to if that is true which makes that an opinion.