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This Global History and Geography Examination: August 2011 assessment also includes:
- Social Studies Essay Booklet
- Scoring Key, Part I (pdf)
- Scoring Key, Part I and Rating Guide, Part II - Thematic Essay
- Rating Guide, Part IIIA and Part IIIB - DBQ
- Conversion Chart (pdf)
- Conversion Chart (excel)
- Scoring Key, Part I (excel)
- Notice to Teachers: English Edition, Page 14 Only
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The Mongols, Spanish, and Ottomans all rewrote history with their conquest and control of empires. Yet, each made its mark differently. Using a variety of secondary and primary sources, pupils consider the similarities and differences between these civilizations. An additional prompt asks scholars to propose solutions to world problems, and multiple choice questions allow for authentic test practice.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the secondary sources and essay prompt with additional primary sources to create a research project on conquest in the early modern era
- Offer multiple-choice questions as warm-ups or exit tickets
Classroom Considerations
- Resource is the August 2011 New York Regents exam in global history and geography
Pros
- Essay prompt engages learners in proposing solutions to real-world problems
- Resource enables learners to practice skills for high-stakes testing
Cons
- Documents focus heavily on secondary sources