History (2024)

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How to answer history exam questions? ›

You should begin by giving the relevant Background to the topic of the question. For example, if your question asks you to give the reasons for the growth of German nationalism in 1815-1850, you should give a brief background on the situation in Germany during this time period. Next is the Factors of your introduction.

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History is defined as a systematic record of significant events that happened with human beings in the past. Multiple events in the lives of human beings belong to the vast envelope of the term history.

Answer the question; how fully does the source describe the issue? You might say “quite useful”, fairly useful”, etc. Include up to three relevant facts that the source tells us about the topic. You must use your own words to do this.

This type of question asks you to explain as fully as possible the significance of an historical issue (ie why something was important either in the short term or long term). Focus on the given issue and provide as much explanation as you can. Use your knowledge of the issue as fully as possible.

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History is the study of past stories of the events, peoples and countries that have brought political, social and economical changes to the society.

Who is the father of history answers? ›

Herodotus is traditionally regarded as the father of history. because he was the first historian to collect and systematically document events and create an account.

To answer historical questions, you need to do research, analysis, and synthesis. Research involves finding and evaluating primary and secondary sources that are relevant and reliable. Analysis involves interpreting and comparing the sources, and identifying the evidence, arguments, and perspectives that they offer.

When answering a 7 mark question it is important to remember to give three well explained points. So find a point in the source, then develop it making sure you pull information from the source not just from your knowledge of the topic.

The historian's dream is to find fresh evidence from the past and, from that evidence, to create a fresh interpretation of history. Historians go to primary sources in the search for evidence to answer questions about what happened in the past and why.

You need to discuss more than one of the key features of the interpretation; and you should evaluate the interpretation as having some convincing elements, but pointing out aspects that are not so convincing. Make sure that you use plenty of your own knowledge in this question.