NCEA Level 2 History Practice Questions - New Zealand NCEA Level 2 History Exam - NCEA Level 2 History Practice Questions

Question 1

In historical source analysis (AS91231), what defines a primary source?

A document, object, or record created during the time period under study by a direct participant or witness A modern textbook chapter written by a historian summarizing past research An encyclopedia entry published fifty years after an historical event occurred A documentary film produced by modern filmmakers using reenactments

Correct Answer:

A document, object, or record created during the time period under study by a direct participant or witness

Question 2

When evaluating the reliability of an historical source for standard AS91231, which factor is MOST important to consider?

The length and total word count of the document The author's background, intent, perspective, and potential bias or hidden motives Whether the document has been translated into modern English spelling The font type and aesthetic formatting used in the publication

Correct Answer:

The author's background, intent, perspective, and potential bias or hidden motives

Question 3

What is meant by the term 'historical perspective' in NCEA History?

A modern moral judgment passed on historical figures using present-day standards The objective and unchangeable truth regarding historical facts A point of view shaped by a person's values, beliefs, role, and cultural context at a specific point in time A personal opinion held by a student writing an essay

Correct Answer:

A point of view shaped by a person's values, beliefs, role, and cultural context at a specific point in time

Question 4

If a 1981 newspaper editorial strongly advocates for allowing the Springbok rugby tour to proceed, claiming 'sport and politics should never mix', what does this indicate to a historian?

Indisputable proof that sport has no political connections That all New Zealanders in 1981 supported the rugby tour That the newspaper had no editorial opinion on the tour The author's specific historical perspective and alignment with pro-tour arguments during the controversy

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The author's specific historical perspective and alignment with pro-tour arguments during the controversy

Question 5

What is the meaning of 'corroboration' when examining historical sources?

Comparing information from multiple independent sources to see if they support or confirm each other Rejecting any source that contains emotional language or opinion Translating a primary source into multiple modern languages Filing historical documents in chronological order

Correct Answer:

Comparing information from multiple independent sources to see if they support or confirm each other

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