Grade 11 History Essay 1 Quiz

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence below:

"Most adults only have a _ understanding of world history. This lack of deep understanding results in people being unable to sympathise with people from other countries."

• comprehensive

• superficial

• excellent

• holistic

If someone is biased it means that they...

• have chosen to like or dislike something based on facts or research

• unreasonably like something based on personal feelings

• unreasonably like or dislike something or someone based on personal feelings

• dislike something due to facts or research

A judge is someone who should be _. They must not support any particular side of an argument based on their personal feelings.

• biased

• impartial

• hostile

• superficial

Complete the sentence with the correct word FROM THE SAMPLE WRITING PACKAGE:

In the past, education about world affairs was sadly _. The result was that many adults grew up to not know about the intricate relationships between other countries and why certain actions were taken.

(a)  

Choose the TWO options which are appropriate:

The goal of the modern education system aims to provide a _ understanding of local and foreign affairs as this knowledge is important in an increasingly globalised world.

• well-rounded

• biased

• hostile

• holistic

Identify the THREE incorrect words in the following example:

'In the modern era, most child grow up with an indifferent towards their nations past. This often lead to a careless attitude towards the current events and a lack of national identity.'

• child

• era

• lead

• lack

• indifferent

Write a word FROM THE WRITING PACKAGE which means that someone supports or agrees with something:

"My mom is _ animal rights. She thinks that animals are treated unfairly and we need to create new laws to protect them."

(a)  

Choose the most appropriate synonym for the underlined word in the following sentence:

"Citizens often harbour a sense of suspicion with regards to foreigners, brought about due to historical conflicts."

• dock

• give

• have

• don't have

Choose all of the synonyms for the word "foster"

• encourage

• reduce

• stimulate

• educate

• create

Choose the correct preposition for the following collocation:

S + foster (N) + _ + Obj

• in

• on

• for

• to

• towards