Global History & Geography II: c. 1750 to the Early 21st Century — Sample exam
Parent / teacher answer keyA course-authored written history assessment. Use two 60-minute blocks for the midterm, three for the final, and one for the optional sample. Marking and revision have a separate parent-plan session.
8 questions · 24 points · suggested 60 minutes
Student instructions
- Use supplied evidence and your timeline; notes and a glossary are permitted.
- Give short reasoned answers; distinguish observations from interpretations.
- Keep worked keys closed until after attempting the paper.
- Equivalent supported explanations and accessible response formats are accepted.
Historical inquiry methods
| Task | Method |
|---|---|
| Context | Identify period, place, institutions, and earlier conditions. |
| Source | Identify maker, date, purpose, form, and limits. |
| Causation | Explain a mechanism; chronology alone is not causation. |
| Comparison | Use stated criteria and comparable evidence. |
Coverage and marks
| Chapter | Questions | Points |
|---|---|---|
| The World Around 1750 & Atlantic Revolutions | 1 | 3 |
| Nations, Industry & Economic Life | 2 | 3 |
| Reform, Imperialism & Asian Transformations | 3 | 3 |
| World Wars, Revolution & Dictatorship | 4 | 3 |
| Genocide, Postwar Institutions & Cold War | 5 | 3 |
| Independence, Regional Conflicts & Cold War’s End | 6 | 3 |
| Global Networks, Rights & Political Transitions | 7 | 3 |
| Global Challenges & Historical Inquiry | 8 | 3 |
Name: ____________________ Date: ____________________
Question 1 · 3 points
Was Haitian independence achieved by Louverture alone?
Question 2 · 3 points
An image shows children near machinery. Does it establish their age, pay, and daily hours?
Question 3 · 3 points
A foreign account describes Japan before 1868 as having no modern knowledge. What should be investigated?
Question 4 · 3 points
Does May 1945 mark the end of World War II in every theater?
Question 5 · 3 points
If two territories become independent in the same decade, must their movements and outcomes be the same?
Question 6 · 3 points
A reform is followed by a state’s breakup. Does that prove the leader intended breakup from the beginning?
Question 7 · 3 points
Three websites repeat the same unattributed statistic. Does that constitute three independent sources?
Question 8 · 3 points
A student concludes that enforcement mattered more than wording in two supplied cases. Must the conclusion match the model’s priority to earn credit?
Revisit the covered chapters
- The World Around 1750 & Atlantic Revolutions
- Nations, Industry & Economic Life
- Reform, Imperialism & Asian Transformations
- World Wars, Revolution & Dictatorship
- Genocide, Postwar Institutions & Cold War
- Independence, Regional Conflicts & Cold War’s End
- Global Networks, Rights & Political Transitions
- Global Challenges & Historical Inquiry