HOI - Unit 1 (Day 5)

INTRODUCTION

Today we will begin to discuss the kinds of sources historians use and start a project creating a DBQ.

Question of the Day

What makes a historical source useful and reliable?

Be prepared for vocabulary quiz

1: Vocabulary Quiz

2: Begin DBQ. In this assignment you will need to:

Develop a research question. The question should be tied to one of this unit's main concepts: migration, urbanization, and civilization. You have two options:
1. Compare and contrast modern India to another country/region using one of the categories above (migration, urbanization, and civilization) as the basis of your comparison.
2. Compare and contrast ancient India with another ancient culture using one of the categories above (migration, urbanization, and civilization).
Identify at least three sources that you could use as evidence in answering this question. You must have at least one written primary source, at least one primary source/artifact that is not a written document, and at least one secondary source. These are the sources you will be allowed to use in writing your essay next class. The Internet Indian History Sourcebook is a good place to start looking for sources.
Complete this DBQ template document using the three sources that you have chosen. You should print this out and bring it to class next class. You'll need it to write your essay.

3: Prepare to write your essay next class. This PowerPoint may be helpful. Click here to see the rubric that will be used to assess the essay.

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