LEQ Essay Quiz

What is the primary purpose of the thesis/claim in a LEQ essay?

• To restate the prompt.

• To make a historically defensible claim that responds to the prompt.

• To include multiple sentences in the body paragraphs.

• To be non-existent or placed in the body paragraph.

This paragraph includes the thesis statement and background information.

• Introduction

• Second body paragraph

• First body paragraph

• Third body paragraph

How can a response earn the point for contextualization?

• By using minimal explanation.

• By providing as much information proving your thesis as possible.

• By relating the topic of the prompt to broader historical developments.

• By using only a phrase or reference.

How many pieces of specific factual evidence should be used to earn the point for supporting an argument in response to the prompt?

• At least 1.

• At least 2.

• At least 3.

• At least 4.

What is required to earn the point for using outside evidence?

• Quoting the outside evidence directly.

• Describing one piece of outside evidence and using it to support the argument.

• Using the same outside evidence as in the contextualization.

• Describing two pieces of outside evidence and using them to support the argument.

What demonstrates a complex understanding in the context of historical development?

• At least 3 pieces of evidence.

• Ignoring counterarguments.

• Explaining nuance and analyzing multiple variables.

• Using only one perspective or historical thinking skill.

What is essential to earning the grammar/syntax point?

• Using only the first person.

• Having run-on sentences.

• Being coherent with minimal mistakes.

• Citing lectures in parentheses.

Check all of the pronouns that are allowed in an essay:

• Your

• They

• He/She/It

• I

• We

Which of the following is NOT a historical thinking/reasoning skill?

• Correlation

• Comparison

• Continuity

• Causation

Which of the following thesis statements would earn the thesis point?

• There were many similarities and differences between the Han Empire during 206 B.C.E and 22 B.C.E. and the Spanish empire of the sixteenth century.

• Although the build up of new militaristic technology was one cause, ultimately a complicated alliance system, competition for foreign lands, and a strong call for nationalism were the driving factors behind the outbreak of World War I.

• Not much changed in terms of trade under Mongol rule from 1200 to 1450 CE.

• I am Groot.