G7 G8 Unit 2 Formative Test History

The historical principle of 'perspective' is about

• Understanding why people see things differently

• An important event or person in history

• Some things change, others stay the same: why?

• Allowing debate regarding any historical event

• Putting ourselves in others’ shoes

The historical principal of continuity and change is about...

• Understanding why people see things differently

• An important event or person in history

• Some things change, others stay the same: why?

• Allowing debate regarding any historical event

• Putting ourselves in others’ shoes

The historical concept of empathy is about...

• Understanding why people see things differently

• Putting ourselves in others’ shoes

• Allowing debate regarding any historical event

The historical concept of significance is about...

• Some things change, others stay the same: why?

• Understanding why people see things differently

• An important event or person in history

The historical concept of contestability is important because...

• Contests always produce lively discussion

• it explains why people see things differently

• debate about an historical event ensures we will find the true version of events or facts

How many steps are there in an historical inquiry?

• 4

• 3

• 5

• 6

What is the first step in an historical inquiry?

• Find historical sources and evaluate them

• sequence events and use historical terms and concepts

• ask questions and conduct research

What is the last step in an historical inquiry?

• Use historical sources as evidence

• communicate your findings

• analyse different perspectives and interpretations

What tool do we usually use to sequence events?

• a climate graph

• a poll

• a graphic organiser

• a timeline

What is a primary source?

• The most recent publication

• A source written after studying original material

• Evidence from the time of the event

• Evidence based on opinion