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What is "evidence"?
What is an "explanation"?
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What is an "
explanation
"?
an account of the past constructed from evidence
a challenge or problem
a statement that makes something understandable
an opinion supported by evidence
2
What is "
evidence
"?
materials from the time period being studied
something historians use to learn about the past
document based on primary sources and the work of other authors
information or details from a source that can be used for specific purposes
3
What is "trade"?
the state of not having enough of something; a shortage.
exchanging of goods, food, & technology
the area around us in which we live
is a new method used for addressing a problem
4
Why is there no such thing as just "one" history?
different accounts of the past differs based on the author's point of view
this statement is false, there IS just "one history"
because history does not repeat itself if it is taught
because a lot of different countries are involved
5
What is "inequity"?
is the influence or control over the behavior of people
a serious disagreement or argument
is a new method used for addressing a problem
is a lack of fairness or justice
6
What is "cultural diffusion"?
when a stronger country takes over a weaker country
is the exchanging of goods, food and technology
is the spreading and sharing of ideas, goods, and technology
the area around us in which we live
7
The Diary of Anne Frank
is a
SECONDARY
source
True
False
8
What is a "
source"
?
materials from the time period being studied
document based on primary sources and the work of other authors
an account of the past constructed from evidence
something historians use to learn about the past
9
A textbook chapter about World War I (1914-1919), written in 1996 is a
PRIMARY
source
False
True
10
What is a "
limitation
"?
a statement that makes something understandable
an explanation for a claim that uses evidence to support it
an opinion supported by evidence
something that prevents something; restriction
11
A person’s point of view can be shaped by life experience, motives, race, ethnicity, nationality, ideas, gender, etc.
False
True
12
What is an "
audience
"?
person or group who created a source
an explanation for a claim that uses evidence to support it
the person or group of people that a message is for
a challenge or problem
13
What is a "conflict"?
serious disagreement/argument between individuals, group of people, nations
is a lack of fairness or justice
is a new method used for addressing a problem
when a stronger country takes over a weaker country
14
It is important to understand the authors "
point of view
" when analyzing any historical document
True
False
15
What is "power"?
is the influence or control over the behavior of people
is a lack of fairness or justice
is the spreading and sharing of ideas, goods and technology
a serious disagreement or argument
16
What is the best explanation for the word "
purpose
"?
Justin Bieber song
a statement that makes something understandable
a significant event in history had long lasting effects on a lot people
why something was created; reason why something was done
17
What is an "
issue
"?
a significant event in history had long lasting effects on a lot people
why something was created; reason why something was done
a challenge or problem
a statement that makes something understandable
18
A biography of Abraham Lincoln written by a historian in 2013 is a
SECONDARY
source
False
True
19
What best describes "
historical thinking
"?
thinking historically
set of critical literacy skills to construct meaningful account of the past
an opinion, or claim
something historians use to learn about the past
20
What is your favorite subject here so far?
Global
English
Math
Science
21
What is a
SECONDARY
source?
an opinion, or claim
information or details from a source that can be used for specific purpose
materials from the time period being studied
document based on primary sources and the work of other authors
22
What is "scarcity"?
is a lack of fairness or justice
a serious disagreement or argument
the state of not having enough of something; a shortage
is the spreading and sharing of ideas, goods and technology
23
What is/are "technology & innovations"?
is the spreading and sharing of ideas, goods and technology
shape the way we look at the world
new method used for addressing a problem, has positive and negative impacts
the area around us in which we live
24
What is a
PRIMARY
source?
an opinion, or claim
an account of the past constructed from evidence
document based on primary sources and the work of other authors
materials from the time period being studied
25
What is the "environment"?
area around us in which we live. We are affected by it/we have effect on it
shape the way we look at the world
when a stronger country takes over a weaker country
the state of not having enough of something; a shortage
26
What is an "
author
"?
person or group who created a source
something that prevents something; restriction
a statement that makes something understandable
why something was created; reason why something was done
27
Which sentence BEST describes an "Enduring Issue"?
a challenge or problem that has been debated or discussed across time
a challenge or problem that was a big deal in the past but not anymore
a challenge or problem that is fairly new
an issue that is easy to resolve
28
What best describes "
point of view
"?
something historians use to learn about the past
an account of the past constructed from evidence
an opinion, or claim
information or details from a source that can be used for specific purpose
29
What is an "
argument"
?
an explanation for a claim that uses evidence to support it
an opinion supported by evidence
person or group who created a source
the person or group of people that a message is for
30
What are "ideas and beliefs"?
the state of not having enough of something; a shortage.
shape the way we look at the world. Can come from religion, parents, etc.
is the spreading and sharing of ideas, goods and technology.
is a new method used for addressing a problem
31
What does it mean "
to endure
"?
to last for a long time
to prevent something from happening
to explain
to be important
32
What is a "
claim
"?
a person or group who created a source
the person or group of people that a message is for
something that lasts for a long time
an opinion supported by evidence
33
What best describes "
history"
?
an account of the past constructed from evidence
an opinion, or claim
materials from the time period being studied
information/details from a source that can be used for a specific purpose
34
A photograph of soldiers fighting in World War I is a
PRIMARY
source
True
False
35
A newspaper article about the attack on Pearl Harbor, written the day after it occured is a
PRIMARY
source
True
False
