Year 10 Individuals and Societies Semester 1 Exam Revision

Flashcards covering exam structure, command terms, World War II history, Global Inequalities geography, source analysis (OPVL), and essay writing skills for the Year 10 Individuals and Societies Semester 1 Exam.

How is the Year 10 Individuals and Societies Semester 1 Exam structured?

The exam is divided into 3 sections: Section 1: Global Inequalities ($20$ Marks), Section 2: World War II ($20$ Marks), and Section 3: Essay ($20$ Marks).

What is the time allocation for the exam?

You have $10$ minutes of reading time and $90$ minutes of writing time.

What does the command term 'Analyse' mean?

Break down to bring out the essential elements or structure; identifying parts and relationships, and interpreting information to reach conclusions.

How is the command term 'Evaluate' defined in the exam guide?

Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations to assess effectiveness or usefulness.

What is the difference between 'Suggest', 'Explain', and 'Analyse' as command terms?

'Suggest' requires stating a possible reason without development, 'Explain' requires a detailed response on how/why, and 'Analyse' requires breaking down structures and interpreting relationships.

What four criteria are used in the Year 10 Essay Rubric?

1. Construction of a coherent and relevant argument, 2. Demonstration of knowledge, 3. Use of evidence, and 4. Use of relevant thinking concepts.

What are the key thinking concepts used in History vs. Geography?

History: cause & consequence, significance, continuity & change. Geography: spatial significance, patterns & trends, interrelationships.

Name the primary background causes of World War II identified in the revision guide.

Treaty of Versailles, Appeasement, Weaknesses of the League of Nations, Great Depression, Rise of Nazism, Nazi-Soviet Pact, and Anti-Semitism.

What specific events represent the impact of Nazi ideology at a local and national level?

The Nuremberg laws, 'Kristallnacht', and concentration camps.

What was the significance of John Curtin's 1942 speech?

It signaled a shift in security needs from Britain to the US with the quote 'Look to America'.

Who were the 'fuzzy wuzzy' angels and where were they encountered?

They were locals from PNG who assisted Allied forces during the Kokoda campaign.

What are the two types of indicators used to measure Global Inequalities?

Single vs. composite (index) indicators and qualitative vs. quantitative indicators.

What does the SHEEPT acronym stand for when discussing factors of inequality?

Social, Historical, Economic, Environmental, Political, and Technological factors.

What does the PQE/TQE process stand for in Geography data analysis?

Pattern (general description), Quantification (using numbers/statistics), and Exception (identifying data that stands out).

What geographical terminology should be used for Step 1 (Pattern) of the PQE process?

Increase, decrease, gradual, rapid, trend, inverse, minor, steady, fluctuate, plateau, even, and uneven.

In the OPVL chart for source evaluation, what is a common limitation for diaries, letters, and memoirs?

Personal involvement could lead to mistruths, omissions, or justifications, and they may be written to appear in a positive light for future publication.

What is the 'Value' of using a photograph as a historical source?

It provides a snapshot of a moment in time and shows how people lived, dressed, or acted.

What are the potential limitations of using official government documents or statistics?

They may contain propaganda, exaggerations, only show one aspect of policy, and do not show the reasons behind the data or policy.

Describe the TEEL structure for body paragraphs in an essay.

T: Topic sentence (state argument), E: Explanation (clarify in depth), E: Evidence and examples (statistics/quotes), L: Link (connect back to the question).

What four elements should be included in an essay Introduction?

Context and interpretation, Relevance to key words, Contention (point of view), and Unpack and signpost (outlining key points).