Historical Source Analysis Exam Questions Overview

The provided content outlines exam questions related to historical sources, guiding students on analyzing, evaluating, and interpreting information from different sources. The questions cover a range of topics such as learning from sources, assessing accuracy, understanding significance, and making connections between historical events. Students are required to provide detailed answers supported by evidence and historical context to demonstrate their knowledge and analytical skills.

• Historical analysis
• Exam questions
• Source evaluation
• Interpretation
• Connection analysis

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1. Unit 1 Exam Question Help-Sheet/PowerPoint Please note this PowerPoint is only one possible way to answer the questions.

2. This exam tests your source skills, knowledge and understanding and interpretation in the topic. There are 5 questions. Each question is based from a key question. Question 1- What can be learnt from Sources A and B about .? Question 2 To what extent does this source accurately explain the importance of ? Question 3 Why was x significant/important ? Question 4 explain the connection between any three. Question 5 How far do you agree with this interpretation ?

3. Exam Question Help-Sheet/PowerPoint Question 1 What can be learnt from Sources A and B about ..? (4) You have to analyse BOTH sources equally. You must use the content of both sources in your answer.

4. Exam Question Help-Sheet/PowerPoint Question 2 To what extent does this source accurately explain the importance of .? (6)

5. Exam Question Help-Sheet/PowerPoint Question 2 To what extent does this source accurately explain the importance of .? (6) This is a newer question. You must put the source in context. You must provide judgement about how accurate the source is. For higher marks = you must discuss strengths and limitations.

6. Exam Question Help-Sheet/PowerPoint Question 3 Why was significant to ? Why did .. ? (12)

7. Exam Question Help-Sheet/PowerPoint Question 3 Why was significant to ? Why did .. ? (12) It is important that you provide a judgement. You must justify why X is significant. This must be used with detailed knowledge and appropriate historical context.

8. Exam Question Help-Sheet/PowerPoint Question 4 Explain the connections between any THREE of the following: [12]

9. Exam Question Help-Sheet/PowerPoint Question 4 Explain the connections between any THREE of the following: [12] You must make 3 connections between any of the 4 given in the list. This is more about the connection rather than describing the 3 separately. When set in the correct historical context more marks will be given.

10. Exam Question Help-Sheet/PowerPoint Question 5 How far do you agree with this interpretation of ? (16 +3)

11. Exam Question Help-Sheet/PowerPoint Question 5 How far do you agree with this interpretation of ? (16+3) The attribution is key in this question. It will help you explain how and why this interpretation. You need to use detailed knowledge and show your understanding of the wider historical debate.

12. Remember there are sample answers on the WJEC website. (coming Feb/March 2018)