Historical Reasoning + CRQ Skills
Which skill asks you to think about who created a source and what their opinion on a topic is?
Point of View (POV)
Which time period relied on hunting and gathering for survival?
Paleolithic Era
Christianity, Judaism, and Islam believe in one God. What is the term for this?
Monotheism
What geographic feature protected India to the north?
Himalayan Mountains
What political system is Athens known for developing?
Democracy
What are you finding out when you "contextualize" a document? (Think about Historical Context!)
Background Information/5 W's
What major change allowed permanent settlements to develop during the Neolithic Revolution?
Farming/agriculture
What sacred text contains the core beliefs and history of Judaism?
The Torah
What material used in China for record-keeping came from silk worms and plants?
Paper
What major sea supported trade and cultural exchange for both Greece and Rome?
Mediterranean Sea
In a CRQ, what does the term “purpose” mean?
The reason why the author created the source.
Why were river valleys ideal locations for the world’s first civilizations?
They offered fertile soil, water, and good conditions for farming.
In Hinduism and Buddhism, what is the belief that the soul is reborn after death?
Reincarnation
Name two achievements from the Gupta Golden Age.
zero, decimals, medicine, literature, art, architecture
How long did Rome's roads stretch in terms of miles?
250,000 miles
What historical reasoning skill can you use to show how an Enduring Issue has continued to exist today?
Continuity & Change Over Time (CCOT)
What does Hammurabi’s Code show about how Babylonian society was structured?
It had strict laws and social class divisions.
According to Confucianism, what factors help maintain social order?
Five relationships, respect for elders, and education
What was one way Emperor Shi Huangdi unified China during the Qin Dynasty?
Standardizing laws, currency, writing, or building infrastructure like the Great Wall of China
What examples of Greek & Roman ideas do you notice in the United States?
Democracy, citizenship, representative government, written laws, jury trials, and architectural styles (U.S. Capitol building)
In a CRQ, what does “intended audience” mean?
The group of people the source was created and meant for.
What historical circumstances led the Babylonian Empire to need a written law code like Hammurabi’s? (What was happening at the time, and how did it lead to the Code of Hammurabi?)
A large, growing empire needed order, unity, and consistent laws.
What is a major difference between Daoism and Confucianism in how they believe people should live?
Daoism focuses on peace and harmony with nature; Confucianism focuses on peace and harmony with others (social rules and responsibilities)
How did the Silk Roads impact China during the Han Dynasty?
They increased trade, spread new ideas and goods, and connected China to other regions.
What was one major long-term effect of Alexander the Great’s conquests?
The spread of Hellenistic culture (Greek traditions) across the Mediterranean, Middle East, and parts of Asia.