Social Studies Teach TCI – Flashcards
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Which of these topics is included in the "Western heritage" model of world history?
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ancient Greek democracy
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he "big picture" view of world history emphasizes
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connections and patterns across cultures.
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What should a historian first do when trying to answer a historical question?
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gather evidence
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Which of the following is an example of a document?
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a letter
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Which of these is a primary source about the American Civil War?
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a photograph of a Civil War military camp
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How should a historian handle a source which may be biased?
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be aware of the bias
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In a newspaper article about an election campaign, which of these would be a sign of bias?
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The reporter clearly wants one side to win.
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Placing events in chronological order often helps historians
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see patterns over time.
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The process of dividing history into periods of time is called
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periodization.
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What is a disadvantage of dividing world history into three parts: ancient, medieval, and modern?
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It does not match the major turning points in regions outside Europe.
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Suppose you have been studying trade patterns in China in the 1400s. How might you change your spatial frame?
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compare trade in China with trade in Europe during the same century
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Which of these is an important habit of mind for historians?
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looking for connections over time and space
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If you come across a cultural practice you disagree with while studying history, you should
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examine the historical context.
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Two broad themes of history are continuity and change. Continuity refers to the ways that
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things stayed the same over time.
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The spread of Buddhism from India to China and later Japan is an example of
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cultural diffusion.
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Which of these revolutions falls under the theme of political structures?
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the French Revolution
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Which of the following events illustrate the theme of economic structures?
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all of the above
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Why do historians study social structures in different times and places?
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to find out how people and families lived
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What is kinship?
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family relationship by birth, marriage, or adoption
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When examining human-environment interaction, which question about 14th century England would a historian be most likely to ask?
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How did changes in the global climate affect English agriculture?
