Historical Research Skills

Evaluation involves which of the letters in TOMCAPUR?

• T,O

• U,P

• R,U

• C,A

Analysis refers to the

• breaking down and examining of the elements and structure of a source

• Comparing and contrasting between different sources

• judgement about whether or not the source is relevant and reputable

Synthesising involves

• breaking a source down to examine its elements and structure

• drawing a conclusion about the usefulness and reliability

• comparing, contrasting and compiling information from a range of sources to produce a new work

Two key factors to consider when evaluating are

• Helpfulness and availability

• Usefulness and reliability

• Conciseness and content

Most women in Ancient Rome did not receive a secondary education.

• True

• False

Blue was used on Ancient Egyptian artworks to indicate

• Royalty and connection to the afterlife

• Mold

• Status as a royal advisor

Ancient Egyptian women were equal in all areas except

• Marital rights

• Occupations

• Education

In Ancient Egypt, if a man divorced his wife he had to return her dowery.

• True

• False