Recounting History XII AKC English

What is a historical recount and why is it important in understanding the past?

• A historical recount is a type of religious scripture, and it is important in understanding the past because it provides moral guidance for the present.

• A historical recount is a type of fictional story, and it is important in understanding the past because it provides entertainment value.

• A historical recount is a spoken record of past events which provides a detailed account of what happened

• A historical recount is a type of scientific theory, and it is important in understanding the past because it explains the natural phenomena of the past.

Provide an example of a significant historical event

• The invention of the internet in the 20th century was a significant historical event. It revolutionized communication and information sharing globally.

• The construction of the Great Wall of China in 221 BC is a significant historical event. It marked the unification of various states into a single empire.

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 is a significant historical event. It marked the formal separation of the 13 American colonies.

• The discovery of fire by early humans was a significant historical event. It allowed for cooking, warmth, and protection from predators.

difference between a historical recount and a historical narrative.

• A historical recount includes fictional elements, while a historical narrative is strictly based on facts.

• A historical recount focuses on presenting events in chronological order, while a historical is personal perspectives.

• A historical recount is written in the first person, while a historical narrative is written in the third person.

• A historical recount is focused on analyzing the causes of events, while a historical narrative is focused on the effects of events.

How can primary sources be used in creating a historical recount?

• By providing firsthand accounts, original documents, and artifacts.

• By using fictional stories and novels as references

• By relying on secondary sources and textbooks to elaborate the evidence and creating narratives.

• By conducting surveys and interviews with modern-day individuals

Discuss the role of perspective in writing a historical recount.

• Historical recount should only be written from one perspective

• Perspective has no impact on historical recount

• Different perspectives do not lead to varying accounts of historical events

• Perspective shapes the way events are interpreted and presented.

What are the key elements that should be included in a historical recount?

• The genre, the conflict, and the resolution

• the sequence of events, and the significance of the events.

• The language used, the length of the recount, and the author's opinion

• The weather, the characters involved, and the moral of the story

Describe the process of conducting research for a historical recount.

• The process involves making up facts, using unreliable sources, and writing without any evidence.

• The process involves identifying reliable sources, gathering evidence, analyzing primary and secondary sources, and critically evaluating the information before constructing a historical recount.

• The process involves only using one source, not analyzing any evidence, and constructing a historical recount based on personal opinions.

• The process involves gathering evidence from fictional sources, not critically evaluating the information, and constructing a historical recount without any analysis.

Explain the concept of bias in historical recounts and how it can impact the interpretation of events.

• Bias in historical recounts is always intentional and never accidental by the author.

• Bias in historical recounts has no impact on the interpretation of events due to different circumstances

• Bias in historical recounts is only present in modern retellings, not in original accounts.

• Bias in historical recounts is the tendency of the author or source to present events from a particular perspective.

Compare and contrast the recounting of history in different cultures and societies.

• The recounting of history in different cultures and societies is always accurate and consistent.

• There is no need to compare and contrast the recounting of history in different cultures and societies which creates bias.

• All cultures and societies have the same historical narratives and interpretations.

• Histories across cultures and societies often differ due to varied perspectives, interpretations, and emphasis on specific events

Recount text is one type of text used to explain about........

• Past Story

• Current Experience

• Future Story

• a fairytale story which provides values to readers