Historical Terms/Skills

How does geography influence historical events and developments?

• Geography has no impact.

• It can affect trade, migration, and the spread of ideas.

• Geography means more today than it did in the past.

• It only helps us study history, it doesn't affect it.

What is the role of bias in historical sources?

• It can distort the accuracy of historical information.

• It has little or no effect on sources.

• It only affects primary sources, not secondary sources.

• It only matters in fictional works, not historical ones.

What is an example of a secondary source?

• A diary from a soldier who fought in the Battle of Gettysburg.

• A speech transcript from President Roosevelt.

• A newspaper article from 2000 reporting on the Bush vs. Gore election.

• A documentary on Netflix about Nazi Germany.

Why is context important in understanding historical events?

• To find connections between unrelated events.

• To prove that historical events are shaped solely by economic factors.

• To understand the factors that influenced and shaped the event.

• To identify the event's exact date and location.

What role does evidence play in the practice of historical research and analysis?

• Evidence provides entertaining anecdotes for historical narratives.

• Evidence supports pre-determined ideas and allows historical claims to withstand criticism.

• Evidence supports historical claims and conclusions, offering credibility and insight into the past.

• Evidence is only relevant for secondary sources, not primary sources.

Which example is NOT considered plagiarism?

• Cutting and pasting text from a history book.

• Taking text you wrote for another class and re-submitting it for a new assignment.

• Paraphrasing a primary source and using a proper citation.

• Giving a speech and using a transcript that someone else wrote.

Which is the best example of a thesis statement?

• "Books are interesting."

• "Many people like to read."

• "Reading enhances vocabulary and promotes learning."

• "Reading books is hard but worth it."

What DOES NOT affect the quality of a source?

• The author's authority

• The source's final findings.

• The publisher's funding.

• The number and quality of resources used by the source.

Why is periodization useful for historians?

• Periodization only focuses on the last century of history.

• It helps historians prioritize events based on their personal interests.

• It's only helpful for historians who are doing major research for a writing project.

• It divides history into distinct periods based on significant shifts and characteristics.

Why is recognizing and analyzing cause-and-effect relationships crucial in historical analysis?

• It provides a way to memorize chronological sequences of events.

• It eliminates the need to consider multiple perspectives when studying history.

  
  

• It enables historians to understand how events are interconnected and influenced by each other.

• It helps historians predict future events with certainty.