Sample Answer SBQ Question (d)

hi all,

This is a sample answer for SBQ question (d) for the mock exam.

Sources C and D are different in their perspective of the achievements of the Khmer people. Source C specifically focuses on Angkor Wat when it states “commence with the temple of the Angkor”. On the other hand, Source D discusses the beauty of Angkor Wat as part of Cambodia when it states “Cambodia as a land rich and noble.”

Sources C and D are similar as both sources discuss the architectural achievements of the Khmer people. Source C states “the most beautiful and best preserved” indicating the author’s feelings about the beauty of Angkor Wat. Source D states “the gold tower and even higher than it is a copper tower from where the view is truly impressive” demonstrating the author’s feelings about the various structures in the city.

Sources C and D are similar in terms of purpose as the authors of both sources seek to convince their readers about the remarkable achievements of the Khmer people. This can be supported from Source C which states “by enchantment, he seems to be transported from barbarism to cvilisation” indicating that the author sought to convince the readers about the achievements of the Khmer people.

Sources C and D differ in terms of tone. Source C is written in a tone of amazement, this is evident from the many emotive and exaggerated words used in the source such as “finding an oasis in the sandy desert”. Source D on the other hand is written in an incredulous tone. This is evident from the source which states “was erected one night by Lu Pan” showing that the authors clearly did not believe Angkor Wat was built by men.

Please note that each paragraph has a point of comparison and lists down evidence from the source in order to justify the point.

Hope this helps.

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Your History Teachers