Critical Thinking Vocabulary Quiz

What does the term "evidence" most closely mean in the context of an investigation?

• Opinion

• Proof

• Suspicion

• Theory

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which of the following best describes the work of a historian?

• Creating fictional stories based on past events

• Collecting and analyzing physical evidence at crime scenes

• Investigating and interpreting events from the past

• Predicting future events based on current trends

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does it mean if a piece of evidence is described as "genuine"?

• It is fake or fabricated

• It is irrelevant to the case

• It is authentic and real

• It is misleading

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which word best describes actions that are done "conscientiously"?

• Carelessly

• Dishonestly

• Diligently

• Hastily

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CCSS.L.3.2E

What is the role of a "skeptic" in the context of gathering evidence?

• To accept all evidence as true without question

• To doubt or question the validity of evidence

• To provide legal advice

• To support all claims unconditionally

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which of the following best defines the term "just" in the context of an investigation?

• Based on or behaving according to what is morally right and fair

• Focused solely on the facts, without considering morality

• Unbiased towards any outcome

• Based on personal feelings or opinions

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Why is vocabulary important for a historian?

• It helps them to create more engaging fiction

• It is necessary for decoding ancient languages only

• It enables precise and clear communication of their findings

• It is only important for historians who write books

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which of the following is an essential skill for conducting an investigation?

• The ability to jump to conclusions quickly

• The ability to ignore conflicting evidence

• The ability to analyze and interpret evidence

• The ability to persuade others of one's own opinion

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the significance of using genuine evidence in an investigation?

• It ensures the investigation is prolonged

• It guarantees the innocence of all parties involved

• It contributes to a fair and accurate outcome

• It makes the investigation more interesting to the public

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

In what way does acting conscientiously impact the outcome of an investigation?

• It ensures faster results

• It may lead to overlooking important details

• It ensures thorough and careful consideration of all evidence

• It has no impact on the outcome

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D