WorksheetsThinking Like a Historian
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Historical Context
the circumstances of the time in which an event occurred or in which an author lived that may have influenced his/her point of view
accounts of events created at a later date and by someone who was not present at the event
Critically examining significant details and language patterns of a text in order to develop a deep understanding of the author’s claims or point of view
an act of asking for information.
Sourcing
examining the “who,” “what,” “when,” “where,” and “why” of a document
an opinion or perspective presented by the author of a document, influenced by the author’s personal circumstances
the action of explaining the meaning of something.
taking into consideration how the author was influenced by when and where the document was produced
Frame of reference
the personal attributes and life experiences of an author that may have influenced his/her point of view
an act or instance of dividing a subject into historical eras for purposes of analysis and study.
first-hand accounts of an event created by eyewitnesses or first recorders at the time of the event
comparing different sources in order to 1) gain a more accurate account of the past, 2) evaluate the validity of a source, and/or 3) consider multiple perspectives
Periodization
an act or instance of dividing a subject into historical eras for purposes of analysis and study.
first-hand accounts of an event created by eyewitnesses or first recorders at the time of the event
comparing different sources in order to 1) gain a more accurate account of the past, 2) evaluate the validity of a source, and/or 3) consider multiple perspectives
accounts of events created at a later date and by someone who was not present at the event
A sequence of events in time are called a
chronology
artifact
question
sourcing
is the way of looking at something that may be shaped by things like a person's age, job, religion or political views.
Primary source
Secondary source
Perspective
Bias
A(n) _______________ is a human made object such as a tool, button, or old vase.
artifact
secondary source
bias
question
A document or record of past events created by people who were present at that time is called ____________.
Secondary Source
Primary Source
Corroboration
Sourcing
Taking into consideration how the author was influenced by when and where a document was produced is _______________.
Sourcing
Contextualization
Corroboration
Close Reading
A ________________ is written after the time period by an expert or historian and can include books, magazines, and short articles.
primary Source
secondary Source
bias
artifact
What is the process of examining the 'who,' 'what,' 'when,' 'where,' and 'why' of a historical document called?
Sourcing
Contextualization
Corroboration
Chronology
Which term describes the circumstances of the time in which an event occurred that may have influenced an author's point of view?
Historical Context
Primary Source
Secondary Source
Artifact
What is the term for dividing a subject into historical eras for purposes of analysis and study?
Periodization
Chronology
Sourcing
Bias
What is the name for first-hand accounts of an event created by eyewitnesses or first recorders at the time of the event?
Primary Source
Secondary Source
Artifact
Perspective
What is the term for the personal attributes and life experiences of an author that may have influenced his/her point of view?
Frame of Reference
Bias
Contextualization
Corroboration
