Elizabethan Questions (1hr/53 marks)

Question 1

Question 1 [4 marks]
Make an inference from 2 sources

Answer 1

Give 2 inferences per source
No own knowledge needed!

Question 2

Question 2 - [8 marks]
To what extend does the source accurately reflect (topic)?

Answer 2

PARAGRAPH 1
** To some extent the source IS accurate because…
** I know this to be accurate because (own knowledge)
** Additionally, the source was written by… (explain why author is credible)
PARAGRAPH 2
** However there are LIMITATIONS to this source because…
** For example
** The author limits accuracy to the source because (explain why they may not be fully credible)
CONCLUSION
Overall the source is fairly/somewhat in/accurate because…

Question 3

Question 3 - [12 marks]
Why was ….. significant in ….. ?

Answer 3

Why was is needed/role?

XXX was significant because (impact)
P.E.A (w/ own knowledge!)

XXX was also significant because (e.g. inspired others…)
P.E.A (w/ own knowledge!)

Finally, XXX was significant because (positive/negative effect)
P.E.A (w/ own knowledge!)

Overall judgement on significance

Question 4

Question 4 - [10 marks]
Explain the connections between 2 of the following that are to do with (issue)

Answer 4

CONNECTION 1
** Explain how connection 1 caused (issue) by itself
** Explain how it is linked to connection 2
*** Add some own knowledge
CONNECTION 2
Repeat above but for connection 2

Question 5

Question 5 - [19 marks]
How far do you agree with the interpretation?

Answer 5

Intro
—> describe the author’s interpretation
—> why author is credible/limiting
1st
—> from my own knowledge I dis/agree with the interpretation
—> give own knowledge
—> explain why this backs up your point
—> second point why
—> own knowledge
—> explain why
2nd
Repeat above but for alternate view (part of a wider historical debate)(other historians would disagree)
Conclusion
Your opinion but acknowledge the wider debate