U1 Historical Thinking Review

What is the purpose of "reasoning" in historical thinking?

• To demonstrate why the evidence supports the claim

• To list all possible sources

• To memorize dates

• To compare different countries

How is "history" defined in the document?

• An account of the past based on evidence from multiple sources and perspectives.

• A list of wars and battles.

• A collection of myths.

• A summary of laws.

Which skill is developed by studying history?

• Intellectual courage

• Physical strength

• Musical ability

• Cooking skills

What does it mean to "contextualize" an event?

• To identify the events and circumstances of the time period when the source was created.

• To memorize the date of the event.

• To write a summary of the event.

• To compare two different events.

Which feature is NOT considered important for determining the reliability of a source?

• Color of the paper

• Author or creator

• Purpose

• Audience

Which of the following is an example of a secondary source?

• A biography written about Abraham Lincoln in 2020

• A speech given by Abraham Lincoln

• A diary from a Civil War soldier

• A photograph taken during World War I

Which of the following is NOT a feature to consider when evaluating source reliability?

• Type of source

• Time period

• Font size

• Location

What is bias?

• When a writer or speaker exhibits partiality toward or prejudice against a person, topic, or idea

• The usefulness of information in a source for a given purpose

• The act of comparing pieces of evidence

• Identifying and evaluating change over time

What is a limitation in the context of historical sources?

• A specific reason that prevents a source from being reliable for a specific purpose

• The usefulness of information in a source

• The act of comparing evidence

• The process of identifying change

What does reliability mean in historical sources?

• The usefulness of information in a source for a given purpose

• The act of comparing evidence

• The process of identifying change

• The classification of causation