Historical Essays Quiz

What are three phrases that should be avoided in historical essays?

• Throughout history, It is inevitable, And that's why [insert city here] is so amazing today.

• Throughout the future, It was impossible, And that's why [insert country here] is so great today.

• Yesterday, It is certain, And that's why [insert city here] is so amazing today.

• Throughout history, It was inevitable, And that's why [insert country here] is so great today.

Why is the phrase 'Throughout history' problematic in historical essays?

• It is a commonly used phrase in historical essays.

• It adds the weight of eons of history behind a single sentence.

• It makes the essay seem really strong.

• It accurately represents the entire history of the world.

What is the problem with using 'Throughout history' in an essay about The Cold War?

• It adds depth to the essay about The Cold War.

• It accurately represents the history of nuclear attack fears.

• It implies that people have feared nuclear attack for thousands of years.

• It is a commonly used phrase in essays about The Cold War.

Why might a reader question the use of 'Throughout history' in an essay about war over religion?

• They might question the relevance of the statement.

• They might question when people didn't live close enough to each other to go to war about different beliefs.

• They might question the accuracy of the statement.

• They might question the historical context of the statement.

What is the problem with using the phrase 'It was inevitable' in a historical essay?

• It undermines the role of choices and decisions in historical events.

• It is a commonly used phrase in historical essays.

• It accurately represents the inevitability of historical events.

• It adds depth to the essay.

Why should 'I' statements be avoided in historical essays?

• They emphasize the writer's perspective.

• They make the essay more personal and relatable.

• They add credibility to the writer's argument.

• They detract focus from the argument and put the focus on the writer.

What does U.S.S. stand for in the context of historical essays?

• Universal Ship Service

• United States of Science

• United States Ship

• Underwater Submarine System

Why might the use of 'BCE' instead of 'BC' be seen in historical writing?

• It is a recent change in historical writing.

• It is a mistake and not yet updated to be politically correct.

• It is a more accurate representation of historical dates.

• It is considered more politically correct.

What is the purpose of avoiding the phrase 'And that's why [insert country here] is so great today' in historical essays?

• To keep conclusions relevant to the topic and avoid generalizations.

• To emphasize the greatness of a specific country.

• To make the essay more patriotic and nationalistic.

• To add depth and significance to the essay.

How should historical essays be written to avoid common mistakes?

• Be specific about time and place, emphasize choices, and keep conclusions relevant to the topic.

• Use generalizations, avoid emphasizing choices, and make conclusions irrelevant to the topic.

• Use vague language, avoid specifying time and place, and make conclusions irrelevant to the topic.

• Emphasize the greatness of a specific country, use 'Throughout history' frequently, and make conclusions irrelevant to the topic.