Global History 3 and 4

Both the thematic essay and document-based question essay are accompanied by a scoring rubric that explains how each will be graded. The weight of each part is as follows:

Part	Weight of Total Score
I	55%
II	15%
III A	15%
III B	15%

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The Global Regents exam is divided into three parts with a three-hour time limit to complete.

Part I - 50 standard multiple-choice questions with four answer choices. A separate answer sheet for Part I is provided and should be located at the back of the question booklet.

Part II - One thematic essay question. This essay must be well organized, include an introduction, several paragraphs addressing a given task, and a conclusion.

Part III A - Eight short answer questions, each accompanied by a document. You are required to answer all of the questions using the information supplied in the matching document.

Part III B - Document Based Essay. You are required to write a well-organized essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs addressing a given task, and a conclusion, using evidence from at least four of the accompanying documents to support your response.

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When answering the Thematic and DBQ Essays, keep the following task definitions in mind:

(a)	analyze means “to determine the nature and relationship of the component elements”
(b)	compare and contrast means “to discuss similarities and differences”
(c)	describe means “to illustrate something in words or tell about it”
(d)	discuss means “to make observations about something using facts, reasoning, and argu-ment; to present in some detail”
(e)	evaluate means “to examine and judge the significance, worth, or condition of; to determine the value of”
(f)	explain means “to make plain or understandable; to give reasons for or causes of; to show the logical development or relationships of”