Reading History Quiz

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9 Qs

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Reading History Quiz

Reading History Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

History

University

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Created by

Justyna Szewczyk-El Jassem

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the difference between a primary source and a secondary source in history?

C. A primary source is always a physical artifact, while a secondary source is always a written document.

B. A primary source is created at the time of the event, while a secondary source is created after the event.

D. A primary source is always biased, while a secondary source is always objective.

A. A primary source is based on interpretation, while a secondary source is based on direct evidence.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where are the main theses of a work of history usually to be found?

A. In the middle of the book or article.

C. In the introductory and final chapters.

D. In the preface and acknowledgments.

B. In the footnotes and bibliography.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the distinction between fact and interpretation in historical writing?

D. Facts are selected by historians, while interpretations are the conclusions drawn from those facts.

C. Facts are universally accepted, while interpretations are open to debate.

B. Facts are based on primary sources, while interpretations are based on secondary sources.

A. Facts are always objective, while interpretations are always subjective.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does critical reading in history involve?

A. Disagreeing with the author's thesis and evidence.

D. Ignoring the author's assumptions and values.

B. Agreeing with the author without questioning the evidence.

C. Evaluating the evidence and conclusions of the author.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of historical writing?

D. Agreeing with the author's thesis without question.

C. Summing up everything historians say about a subject.

B. Debating issues of interpretation and consequence.

A. Presenting new evidence and facts.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of evaluating a work of history critically?

C. To exercise critical faculties on the interpretations advanced by the author.

B. To demonstrate authority in the field the book deals with.

D. To add up everything the author says about a subject and assume it equals 'the truth'.

A. To dispute the evidence presented by the author.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the distinction between theme and thesis in a history book?

D. Theme is the author's assumptions, while thesis is the author's values.

C. Theme is the conclusion of the book, while thesis is the introduction.

B. Theme is what the book is about, while thesis is what it attempts to prove.

A. Theme is the main point of the book, while thesis is the topic.

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of historians in selecting facts for their writing?

A. They select facts based on their personal experiences.

B. They select facts based on the questions they ask and their methodological approach.

D. They select facts based on their ideological system.

C. They select facts based on the evidence presented by the author.

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of recognizing areas of disagreement in historical writing?

A. To assume that the sum of everything historians say about a subject equals 'the truth'.

B. To look for issues that people seem to be discussing and debating.

C. To expect that historians will always agree on a subject.

D. To write a paper by adding up everything historians say about a subject.