Unit 1 Test Fall 24 - Thinking Like a Historian

CO: Comparison Stem: Which of the following is a key characteristic of the comparison of historical developments?

• a) Focusing only on one specific event
• b) Utilizing broad characteristics
• c) Ignoring the broader circumstances
• d) Disregarding the historical context

CX: Context Stem: What is the significance of identifying historical context in analyzing historical developments?

• a) It adds unnecessary complexity to the analysis
• b) It helps in understanding the time, place, and broader circumstances
• c) It is irrelevant to the study of history
• d) It confuses the understanding of historical events

CE: Causation Stem: When analyzing significant turning points in history, what is the importance of assessing multiple causes and effects?

• a) It is unnecessary to consider multiple causes and effects
• b) It provides a deeper understanding of historical events
• c) It complicates the analysis
• d) It limits the scope of historical inquiry

CC: Continuities and Change Stem: How can one identify significant theme-based patterns of continuities and changes within a period of time?

• a) By ignoring the broader historical context
• b) By analyzing specific events in isolation
• c) By examining broader patterns within a period of time
• d) By disregarding the concept of change over time

P: Periodization Stem: Why is organizing a historical narrative into time periods important in the study of history?

• a) It restricts the analysis of historical developments
• b) It hinders the understanding of historical turning points
• c) It helps in identifying significant historical junctures and transitions
• d) It is irrelevant to understanding historical events

What should you do when you contextualize sources?

• a) Determine when and where the document was created.
• b) Determine which document is more reliable.
• c) Determine the language(words, phrases, images, symbols) that is used in the document.
• d) Determine the author of the document

These sources were present during an experience or time period and offer an inside view of a particular event.

• a) primary source
• b) secondary source
• c) novel
• d) history textbook

Historians piece together the best description of historical events by:

• comparing the work of multiple historians.
• consulting multiple sources to build an argument.
• seeking believable evidence across multiple sources.
• using only official records to determine what happened.

Which historical thinking skill involves examining how events or ideas have changed over time?

• a.)Comparison
• b.)Context
• c.)Causation
• d.)Continuities and Change

What does it mean to corroborate a source?

• a. To find evidence that supports the source's claims.
• b. To find evidence that contradicts the source's claims.
• c. To compare the source with other sources for consistency.
• d. To analyze the source's bias and perspective.