MATSEC IM History Practice Questions - Malta Intermediate Matriculation (IM) History - IM 17 (2026) Exam

Which statement best separates fact from opinion in a historical extract?

“The Suez Canal opened in 1869” is opinion; “it ruined Malta” is fact “Malta became a British Crown Colony after the Napoleonic Wars” is a checkable claim; “British rule was entirely beneficial” is a value judgement Every sentence in a primary source is factual Opinions never appear in official reports

Correct Answer:

“Malta became a British Crown Colony after the Napoleonic Wars” is a checkable claim; “British rule was entirely beneficial” is a value judgement

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