DBQ

Which answer provides the best description for this image? The Schism (or split) between the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church was caused because...

• the Byzantine Empire disagreed with the Pope in Rome over many key religious beliefs/practices.

• an earthquake made travel between east and west harder, so they couldn't interact with each other as much.

• it reflected the break between the two empires which was caused after the city of Rome fell.

What two decisions did Constantine make that would change European and Middle Eastern history?

• he gave Christianity legal standing within the empire

• he moved the imperial capital from Rome to Byzantium

• he made the practice of Christianity illegal within the empire

• he moved the capital back to Rome from Byzantium

What was the name of the group of nomadic invaders who lived north of China's border? (Spelling counts!)

Between 51 BCE and 1 BCE, what happened to the amount of silk the Han gave the Xiongnu?

• It decreased a little.

• It decreased a lot.

• It increased a little.

• It increased a lot.

What does DBQ stand for in the context of social studies?

• Document-Based Question

• Data-Based Query

• Discussion-Based Quiz

• Documentary-Based Quiz

Which skill is primarily assessed by a DBQ in social studies?

• Mathematical reasoning

• Document analysis

• Scientific experimentation

• Artistic interpretation

In a DBQ, what is the main purpose of the provided documents?

• To serve as primary sources for analysis

• To confuse the student

• To provide entertainment

• To act as a filler for the exam

Which of the following is a common type of document used in a DBQ?

• Personal letters

• Scientific journals

• Fictional novels

• Cookbooks

What is a key strategy for answering a DBQ effectively?

• Ignoring the documents

• Memorizing the textbook

• Analyzing the documents critically

• Guessing the answers

How does a DBQ differ from a traditional essay question?

• It requires the use of provided documents

• It is always multiple-choice

• It has no time limit

• It is based on personal opinion