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Unit0/1Introduction to History Review

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 17mins

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Class
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1.

Evidence can best be defined as...

a)

material presented to help support a claim or idea

b)

an original object or document written or created at the time it is about

c)

an object or document written or created by someone who did not experience the time firsthand

d)

a historian's explanation or understanding of the past

2.

A primary source can best be described as...

a)

material presented to help support a claim or idea

b)

an original object or document written or created at the time it is about

c)

an object or document written or created by someone who did not experience the time firsthand

d)

a historian's explanation or understanding of the past

3.

A secondary source can best be described as...

a)

material presented to help support a claim or idea

b)

an original object or document written or created at the time it is about

c)

an object or document written or created by someone who did not experience the time firsthand

d)

a historian's explanation or understanding of the past

4.

Historical interpretation can best be described as...

a)

material presented to help support a claim or idea

b)

an original object or document written or created at the time it is about

c)

an object or document written or created by someone who did not experience the time firsthand

d)

a historian's explanation or understanding of the past

5.

Point of View can best be described as...

a)

prejudice in favor or against one thing, person, or group

b)

a particular way of viewing things that depends on one's experience and personality

c)

the position from which something or someone is observed

d)

none of the above

6.

Perspective can best be described as...

a)

prejudice in favor or against one thing, person, or group

b)

a particular way of viewing things that depends on one's experience and personality

c)

the position from which something or someone is observed

d)

a statement that tells the reader/audience what the purpose of the argument is

7.

Bias can best be described as...

a)

prejudice in favor or against one thing, person, or group

b)

a particular way of viewing things that depends on one's experience and personality

c)

the position from which something or someone is observed

d)

a statement that tells the reader/audience what the purpose of the argument is

8.

A claim can best be defined as...

a)

prejudice in favor or against one thing, person, or group

b)

a particular way of viewing things that depends on one's experience and personality

c)

the position from which something or someone is observed

d)

a statement that tells the reader/audience what the purpose of the argument is

9.

When someone corroborates a story they are ...

a)

discriminating against one thing, person, or group

b)

using their experience to view a situation

c)

providing evidence that confirms or supports a statement, theory or finding

d)

none of the above

10.

Which of the following sources is NOT a primary source?

a)

a building built in 1883

b)

a t-shirt from a rock concert

c)

information from a tour guide about Statue of Liberty

d)

Christopher Columbus' journal

11.

Which of the following sources is NOT a secondary source?

a)

a recording of Walt Disney describing what Disney World

b)

a biography about George Washington

c)

a chapter in a textbook about the American Revolution

d)

your parents describing how their grandparents came to America

12.

The economic element of culture can best be described as...

a)

the actions and policies of the government

b)

the production, consumption and transfer of wealth

c)

the way people live and communicate with each other

d)

a person's religious beliefs

13.

The political element of culture can best be described as...

a)

the actions and policies of the government

b)

the production, consumption and transfer of wealth

c)

the way people live and communicate with each other

d)

a person's religious beliefs

14.

The social element of culture can best be described as...

a)

the actions and policies of the government

b)

the production, consumption and transfer of wealth

c)

the way people live and communicate with each other

d)

the trade between two countries

15.

The founding idea equality can best be described as...

a)

the idea that all people should be treated and valued the same

b)

the powers and privileges granted to people from birth

c)

the ability to pursue ones hopes and dreams

d)

a type of government in which the power lies with the people

16.

The founding idea liberty can best be described as...

a)

the idea that all people should be treated and valued the same

b)

the powers and privileges granted to people from birth

c)

freedom

d)

a type of government in which the power lies with the people

17.

The founding idea rights can best be described as...

a)

the idea that all people should be treated and valued the same

b)

the powers and privileges granted to people from birth

c)

freedom

d)

a type of government in which the power lies with the people

18.

The founding idea opportunity can best be described as...

a)

the ability to pursue ones' hopes and dreams

b)

the powers and privileges granted to people from birth

c)

freedom

d)

a type of government in which the power lies with the people

19.

The founding idea democracy can best be described as...

a)

the ability to pursue ones' hopes and dreams

b)

the powers and privileges granted to people from birth

c)

freedom

d)

a type of government in which the power lies with the people

20.

Which element of ESP does the picture below best represent?

a)

Economic

b)

Social

c)

Political

21.

Which element of ESP does the picture below best represent?

a)

Economic

b)

Social

c)

Political

22.

Which element of ESP does the picture below best represent?

a)

Economic

b)

Social

c)

Political