LESSON 1.3 SkillBuilder: Historical questions
LEARNING INTENTION By the end of this SkillBuilder you should be able to develop key historical questions.
1.3.1 Tell me What are historical questions? Historical questions may be asked to evaluate historical sources, or examine cause and consequence, or they may be about how or why something happened. Why are historical questions useful? Historical questions allow us to critically evaluate historical sources, understand the causes and consequences of events, and explore the reasons behind historical occurrences. They guide researchers in their investigation of the past, helping them to construct detailed and accurate narratives. By asking historical questions, we can gain insights into the complexities of history and develop a deeper appreciation for the events that have shaped our world.
SOURCE1 An example of a historical question
‘What were the consequences of rising sea levels on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples during Deep Time?’
1.3.2 Showme To develop historical questions, you will ýrst need to choose your topic. If your topic is ‘Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples during Deep Time’ a good place to start is with a mind-map to establish what you would like to know or gain a deeper understanding of. Step1 Mind-map a list of initial questions about a speciýc historical event — in this example, we could focus on how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples managed the land. Some questions that you might have couldbe:
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