Understanding 'To What Extent' Questions in History

What is a common feature of 'to what extent' questions in history assessments?

• They ask for a comparison of factors.

• They require a yes or no answer.

• They focus on a single event.

• They are only used in multiple-choice exams.

What do the words 'degree' or 'extent' signify in these questions?

• The importance of a factor in relation to others.

• The number of factors involved.

• The level of detail required in the answer.

• The length of the essay response.

In the example question about Hitler's rise to power, what are the two factors being compared?

• Economic conditions and political ideology.

• Political ideology and military strategy.

• Social movements and economic conditions.

• Military strategy and social movements.

When only one factor is given in a question, what must you do?

• Choose a second factor to compare.

• Focus solely on the given factor.

• Ignore the question.

• Write about unrelated factors.

What is the first step in formulating a hypothesis for these questions?

• List all possible factors.

• State which factor is most important.

• Summarize the historical event.

• Write the conclusion first.

Which of the following is a cue for identifying the greater factor?

• Factor one and factor two are equally important.

• Factor one was less significant than factor two.

• Factor one was the main cause despite factor two.

• Factor two was the only cause.

Why is it important to provide clear reasons for your decision in the hypothesis?

• To support your argument and make it convincing.

• To confuse the reader.

• To ensure the essay is interesting.

• To make the essay longer.

How should the body paragraphs be structured in the essay?

• One paragraph on each factor equally.

• Two paragraphs on the greater factor, one on the lesser.

• All paragraphs should focus on the lesser factor.

• All paragraphs should focus on the greater factor.

What is the purpose of the topic sentence in each body paragraph?

• To introduce a new topic.

• To list all factors involved.

• To provide a reason for the factor's importance.

• To summarize the entire essay.

What should be included in the conclusion of the essay?

• A detailed analysis of unrelated events.

• A restatement of the hypothesis and main points.

• A summary of the lesser factor only.

• A new argument not previously mentioned.