Historical Thinking Skills

Historical Thinking Skills

6th - 12th Grade

24 Qs

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Historical Thinking Skills

Historical Thinking Skills

Assessment

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Geography

6th - 12th Grade

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Michelle Adams

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24 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which term refers to the process of comparing sources to ascertain their accuracy and reliability?

Corroboration

Critical Thinking

Vocab

Thematic Analysis

2.

DROPDOWN QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What ability allows Noah to deconstruct complex historical events into smaller categories to draw conclusions? (a)  

Empathy
Bias
Analytical Skills
Causation

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the identification of themes or patterns within Abigail's family tree data?

Thematic Analysis

Historical Narrative

Interpretation

Perspective

4.

MATCH QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Match the following sources or methods with the correct description of their role in historical analysis.

A document or physical object which was written or created during the time under study

Secondary Source

Combining different sources of information to form a comprehensive understanding

Synthesize

Information used to support or refute a statement or belief

Evidence

Interpretations and analyses based on primary sources

Primary Source

5.

MATCH QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Match the following descriptions with their correct significance in the context of the invention of the internet.

A concise summary of the main point or claim

Significance

The importance or influence evaluated based on consequences and lasting impact

Vocab

Relates to the terminology or specialized language

Thesis Statement

Describes an approach focusing on resolving specific issues

Problem Based

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of source is a diary from the 18th century?

Primary Source

Synthesize

Secondary Source

Evidence

7.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The concept of historical empathy enhances understanding of past events by (a)   .

ignoring the emotions and experiences

focusing solely on the facts and data

projecting modern values onto historical figures

providing a deeper connection to history

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