WorksheetsHistorical Essays Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What are three phrases that should be avoided in historical essays?
Throughout history, It is inevitable, And that's why [insert city here] is so amazing today.
Throughout the future, It was impossible, And that's why [insert country here] is so great today.
Yesterday, It is certain, And that's why [insert city here] is so amazing today.
Throughout history, It was inevitable, And that's why [insert country here] is so great today.
Why is the phrase 'Throughout history' problematic in historical essays?
It is a commonly used phrase in historical essays.
It adds the weight of eons of history behind a single sentence.
It makes the essay seem really strong.
It accurately represents the entire history of the world.
What is the problem with using 'Throughout history' in an essay about The Cold War?
It adds depth to the essay about The Cold War.
It accurately represents the history of nuclear attack fears.
It implies that people have feared nuclear attack for thousands of years.
It is a commonly used phrase in essays about The Cold War.
Why might a reader question the use of 'Throughout history' in an essay about war over religion?
They might question the relevance of the statement.
They might question when people didn't live close enough to each other to go to war about different beliefs.
They might question the accuracy of the statement.
They might question the historical context of the statement.
What is the problem with using the phrase 'It was inevitable' in a historical essay?
It undermines the role of choices and decisions in historical events.
It is a commonly used phrase in historical essays.
It accurately represents the inevitability of historical events.
It adds depth to the essay.
Why should 'I' statements be avoided in historical essays?
They emphasize the writer's perspective.
They make the essay more personal and relatable.
They add credibility to the writer's argument.
They detract focus from the argument and put the focus on the writer.
What does U.S.S. stand for in the context of historical essays?
Universal Ship Service
United States of Science
United States Ship
Underwater Submarine System
Why might the use of 'BCE' instead of 'BC' be seen in historical writing?
It is a recent change in historical writing.
It is a mistake and not yet updated to be politically correct.
It is a more accurate representation of historical dates.
It is considered more politically correct.
What is the purpose of avoiding the phrase 'And that's why [insert country here] is so great today' in historical essays?
To keep conclusions relevant to the topic and avoid generalizations.
To emphasize the greatness of a specific country.
To make the essay more patriotic and nationalistic.
To add depth and significance to the essay.
How should historical essays be written to avoid common mistakes?
Be specific about time and place, emphasize choices, and keep conclusions relevant to the topic.
Use generalizations, avoid emphasizing choices, and make conclusions irrelevant to the topic.
Use vague language, avoid specifying time and place, and make conclusions irrelevant to the topic.
Emphasize the greatness of a specific country, use 'Throughout history' frequently, and make conclusions irrelevant to the topic.
