World History Semester 1 Practice Test

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All of the following are examples of primary sources except:
a. Letters
b. Biographies
c. Maps
d. Diaries

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Biographies

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Propaganda is

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The attempt to persuade others through one-sided information.

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All of the following are examples of secondary sources except:
a. Current magazine articles
b. Biographies
c. Book reviews
d. Eyewitness accounts

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Eyewitness accounts

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What is bias?

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The prejudice or viewpoint of the author.

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What is one of the criteria that historians consider when evaluating the credibility of sources?

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The accuracy and internal consistency of the source.

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Which source would provide the most credible information about the daily life of factory workers during the 1880s?

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A journal written by an employee at a factory

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An idea that most events are unlikely to be caused by a single act alone is called

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Multiple Causation

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What did Socrates encourage his students to do?

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Question their most closely held beliefs.

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What is monotheism?

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The belief in one God

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Why did the Romans allow a dictator to rule in times of crisis?

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Because a leader with absolute power could get things done most efficiently