Starter quiz
- Match the term to the correct definition.
- contemporary⇔from the same time as something ✓
- source⇔a direct or first-hand piece of evidence from the past ✓
- historical context⇔what is happening at the time of a historical event ✓
- Complete the sentence: Each type of source has ______ and limitations.
- 'strengths' ✓
- Norman buildings are examples of which type of source?
- text sources
- visual sources
- material sources ✓
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- Which of the following can *not* be learnt from studying Winchester Cathedral?
- the thoughts and feelings of Anglo-Saxons about Norman reforms to the Church ✓
- the image which the Normans wished to project
- the values which existed in Norman culture
- the landholding record of Norman England ✓
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- Which of the following show the purpose of the motte-and-bailey castle at Totnes?
- pious - the Normans wanted to show off their devotion to God
- defence - the steep-sided, fireproof motte made the castle difficult to attack ✓
- aesthetic - the Normans wanted their motte-and-bailey castles to be beautiful
- military purpose - to control Totnes and the area around it
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- In what type of style was Winchester Cathedral rebuilt in from 1079?
- 'Romanesque' ✓
Exit quiz
- Match the words to the correct definitions.
- consequence⇔the results or impacts of something ✓
- continuity⇔when something continues without changing ✓
- causation⇔why something happens, what its causes are ✓
- Which term describes ways in which questions about history are shaped?
- 'second order concepts' ✓
- Complete the sentence: Arguments about change, continuity, cause or consequence should be backed up with relevant ______.
- 'evidence' ✓
- Complete the sentence: The question will provide __________ factor to consider, to which you should add two more alternatives.
- one ✓
- two
- three
- four
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- Which of these statements are about causation?
- The Normans changed more than they kept in government and law in England.
- Church reforms under Lanfranc had a significant impact in Norman Wales.
- The main reason for castle-building in Norman England was for control. ✓
- Luck was the main reason for success in medieval battles. ✓
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- What should go at the end of your answer for the historic environment question?
- introduction
- an alternative argument
- your own knowledge
- judgement ✓
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Key learning points
- The question will ask about either change, continuity, cause or consequence.
- Arguments about change, continuity, cause or consequence should be backed up with relevant evidence.
- The question will provide one factor to consider, to which you should add two more alternatives.
- Planning your answer helps to achieve a sustained judgement.
- It is always important to use specific knowledge about your historic environment in your answer.
Common misconception
Students commonly do not provide enough detail from their Historic Environment in their answers.
Try to back up your analysis of the question with specific facts and details from your Historic Environment.
Keywords
Second order concepts - ways in which questions about history are shaped
Continuity - when something continues without changing
Causation - why something happens, what its causes are
Consequence - the results or impacts of something
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