What happens if I get set a question on a period of history I’m not familiar with?
During the HAT, its extremely likely you’ll encounter unfamiliar periods. The exam is usually split in two: one section demands that you use your own knowledge in innovative ways. The second section will present you with a period with which you are uncomfortable, usually in the form of primary sources. In this unfamiliar section, there’s no need to panic. What they’re interested ... [book session to see more!]
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