HS113 Ancient and Non-Western World History Midterm Review Guide 2024-2025

Study Preparation Tips

• Utilize all resources: notes, charts, flashcards, class activities, handouts, readings, and textbook material.
• Plan study time: Avoid cramming, study a little each day.
• Contact for clarifications: Email instructor with questions.

History Department Collaboration Policy

• Collaborative study is allowed and encouraged.
• Unauthorized aid includes dividing up work and using others’ work without contribution.
• Work collaboratively using study materials all have contributed to.

Key Terms for Study

• Multiple Choice/Matching: Focus on key terms; allocate time based on term importance (e.g., Buddhism vs. Fossils).

Units to Review

• Unit 5: China
• Unit 6: Greece/Macedonia
• Unit 7: Rome and Christianity
• Unit 8: Islam

Research Information and Skills

Annotations

• Source Types: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary
• Source Locations: Database, Website, Book, etc.
• MLA Citations: Works Cited, Parenthetical Citations
• Reading Evidence:
  • Sourcing
  • Contextualization
  • Corroboration
  • Close Reading

Document Based Questions (DBQs)

• Structure: Two sections, three documents each.
• Task: Answer questions and write a critical-thinking paragraph.
• Source Assessment: Identify source type using academic source selection chart.

Document Analysis Questions

1. Determine source type: Reference/Tertiary, Secondary, Primary
2. Identify author and title
3. Parenthetical citation format
4. Quote for argument support
5. Explanation of quote relevance

Rubric for Paragraphs

Excellent (89-100, 23-25)

• Clear argumentative topic sentence
• Three developed examples with context and evidence
• Factual and accurate information
• Clear conclusion statement
• Analysis connecting examples to argument

Good/Very Good (77-89, 20-22)

• Meets criteria similar to excellent but may be weak in one or two areas

Average (65-76, 17-19)

• Missing 1-2 elements of a perfect paragraph
• Information factual and accurate

Below Average (60-64, 15-16)

• Few elements present, possible inaccuracy

Unacceptable (50, 55, 12, 13)

• Missing most elements, incomplete, or false information

Note

• Document subject to change until one week before midterm.