LESSON 1.3 SkillBuilder: Historical questions
What are historical questions? Historical questions may be asked to evaluate historical sources, examine cause and consequence, or how or why something happened.
LESSON 1.4 SkillBuilder: Chronology
What is a timeline? A timeline is a tool that arranges events in the order they occurred. It typically includes dates and descriptive labels. Timelines can span short periods or many centuries. They may be simple lines or visually detailed with colours and images.
LESSON 1.5 SkillBuilder: Using historical sources
Why is it important to use historical sources? Almost all our knowledge of Ancient Rome comes from primary sources. Works of art and writings tell us much about ancient Roman culture. Buildings and sculptures tell us about entertainment, technology, skills, religious ideas and values. Written records tell us about Roman ideas about politics, history, law and a vast range of other subjects.
LESSON 1.6 SkillBuilder: Continuity and change
What are broad patterns of change? During any period of history, some changes happen quickly and others occur slowly. Some changes affect only limited numbers of people, while others are widespread. Broad patterns of change are patterns of change that are extensive and widespread.
LESSON 1.7 SkillBuilder: Causes and consequences
How do we analyse cause and consequence? Analysing cause and consequence involves examining why certain events happened and understanding the impact they had. This process requires identifying the different factors that contributed to an event and evaluating their relative importance. It also involves looking at the immediate and long-term effects of the event on people, communities and broader historical developments.
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