GCSE HISTORY

EXAM BUSTING

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TEST AN INTERPRETATION OF HISTORY
Tip - You will usually be given a statement about some aspect of the history you have studied. This will be in the form of an interpretation of history. It is usually only partly correct so dont be tempted to agree or disagree. Give a balanced view. Tip - Write your answer as 2 large paragraphs one showing how you agree with the statement and one showing how you would disagree. Tip - The examiner will sometimes ask you to draw upon the source(s) and/or your own knowledge to back up your opinion. Make sure you follow the instructions..

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TEST AN INTERPRETATION OF HISTORY
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Anaesthetics made complex operations safe and successful. Use your knowledge to comment on the accuracy of this statement.

Make a list of points you would make to agree with this interpretation.

Make a list of points you would make to disagree with this interpretation.

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Hippocrates made the greatest advances in medicine in the ancient world. Do you agree with this interpretation? Explain your answer using the sources and your own knowledge.

Make a list of points you would make to agree with this interpretation.
Make a list of points you would make to disagree with this interpretation.

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Religion has done more to help the development of medicine than hinder it. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Support your answer with reasons and examples. Make a list of points you would make to agree with this interpretation. Make a list of points you would make to disagree with this interpretation.

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War has always resulted in progress being made in medicine. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Support your answer with reasons and examples. Make a list of points you would make to agree with this interpretation. Make a list of points you would make to disagree with this interpretation.

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Throughout history, medical care has always progressed. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Support your answer with reasons and examples. Make a list of points you would make to agree with this interpretation. Make a list of points you would make to disagree with this interpretation.

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Railroads were more important than the actions of governments in making it possible for people to move to and live on the plains. Do you agree. Use your knowledge of the period to help you explain your answer. Make a list of points you would make to agree with this interpretation. Make a list of points you would make to disagree with this interpretation.

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Question type 1: Describe: Describe [.]. How did [..].
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Answer: Tell the story clearly and simply but check frequently that you are answering the question.

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Question type 2: Analysis of progress: Why did [] do little to improve the treatment of illness? Why was there so little progress [..]? [Two events described]. Does this mean there was little progress between the two?
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Answer: Several paragraphs each giving a reason for the progress or lack of it.

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Question type 3: Analysis of turning points: Why was [.] an important turning point in the history of medicine?
Why was [] such an important event in the history of medicine? .

Answer: Three paragraphs What was the situation before the event? What were the changes? What was different afterwards?

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Question type 4: Explain: Explain why [.].
Answer: One paragraph for each reason (find several). Plan the answer so reasons are grouped together in a logical order.

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Question type 5 Comprehension of sources: What do the sources tell us about [.].
Answer: One paragraph: Say what the source tells you about the given topic. Make sure you try to infer things from the source.

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Question type 6 Comprehension of sources in context: Use [name of source] and your own knowledge to explain [..].
Answer: Three large paragraphs: Extract information from the source. Add your own knowledge. Put the 2 together to show how they explain whatever you were asked to explain.

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Question type 7 Reliability of sources: How reliable is [name of source} for [purpose]. Answer: Four large paragraphs: Nature of the source.(advantages/drawbacks of diary, book etc. Origin of the source (author, date etc). Primary or secondary material. Purpose of the source (intended audience, intentions of author) Conclusion.

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Question type 8 Usefulness of sources: How useful is [name of source} for [purpose].

Answer: Three large paragraphs: What does it tell us about the purpose. Is it reliable? Conclusion.

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Question type 9 Interpretations: [Statement]. Do you agree. Use your knowledge of the period to help you explain your answer.
Answer: Three large paragraphs: Agreement with the statement. Disagreement with the statement. Conclusion.