Historical Thinking Skills

What is the definition of "Evidence"?

• A) A point of origin

• B) Something that provides proof

• C) A mental view or prospect

• D) Able to be trusted

Which of the following is an example of a "Primary Source"?

• A) A nonfiction book

• B) An academic article

• C) A diary

• D) A website

What does "Perspective" mean?

• A) A usually simple object showing human workmanship

• B) A mental view or prospect

• C) Recounting, analyzing, or interpreting events from a different time or place

• D) A point of origin

Which word is defined as "able to be trusted"?

• A) Evidence

• B) Source

• C) Trustworthy

• D) Artifacts

What is an example of an "Artifact"?

• A) A book

• B) A tool

• C) A movie

• D) A website

What is the definition of "Secondary Source"?

• A) A point of origin

• B) A mental view or prospect

• C) Recounting, analyzing, or interpreting events from a different time or place

• D) Something that provides proof

What is the definition of "Purpose" as per the learning material?

• An assertion open to challenge

• Something set up as an object or end to be attained

• Providing evidence or information that supports or confirms something

• Detailed and careful analysis of a written work

What does "Claim" mean according to the learning material?

• An assertion open to challenge

• Specify the source of something

• Explaining the reasons behind an event due to circumstances

• Detailed and careful analysis of a written work

What is meant by "Sourcing" in the learning material?

• Providing evidence or information that supports or confirms something

• Specify the source of something, such as quoted material

• An assertion open to challenge

• Detailed and careful analysis of a written work

What does "Contextualization" refer to in the learning material?

• Explaining the reasons behind an event due to circumstances

• Providing evidence or information that supports or confirms something

• Detailed and careful analysis of a written work

• An assertion open to challenge