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The document provides an overview of what history is. It defines history as: - A chronological record of significant and otherwise events, including an explanation of the causes of those events. - A tale or story. - A record and explanation of past events. The document discusses how studying history allows us to objectively examine past events to assist in predicting future events and advancing past ideas for future growth. It also mentions how studying history can help search for the true meaning of past events and better oneself and one's nation.
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History gives people a sense of identity and understanding of human nature, but it is not completely objective because it is interpreted through the biases of both eyewitnesses and historians. To establish the truth, historians consider factors like the source and motivation of primary accounts, and whether multiple independent sources agree. While perfect objectivity is impossible, recognizing potential biases helps historians compensate and establish the most reliable narrative.
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Studying history provides several benefits. It develops strong research, communication, analytical, and ICT skills that are valuable for many careers and everyday life. History helps understand how societies change over time and provides context for current world issues. Studying historical events, documents, and sources enhances critical thinking and helps explain modern life, traditions, and identities. The skills learned from a history education are seen positively by employers and it prepares students for active participation in society.
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This document discusses the importance and value of studying history. It argues that history is essential for understanding who we are as a society, where we have been, and where we are going. Studying history helps us become better informed citizens and critical thinkers by learning from the mistakes of the past. The document also notes that history is made up of real people, events, heroes and villains, and that understanding different points of view is important when studying history.
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The document discusses reasons for studying history, including to understand the present and prepare for the future, provide moral lessons, foster personal growth, and understand people and events in context. It also outlines the four roles of historians as investigators of the past, storytellers, judges making moral evaluations, and reflectors who speculate on lessons and future implications. Studying history provides a sense of identity and understanding at personal, community, and national levels.
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This document discusses why history matters and why we study history. It provides several reasons:
1) History does not provide direct lessons but allows us to draw insights from the past to inform our future actions.
2) History gives us a sense of identity by showing the past of our communities and cultures.
3) Examining history can reveal fundamental truths about human nature and condition.
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- 1. What is History? • From the Greek ‘historia’ – information or an inquiry designed to elicit truth. • The term history is often defined differently by different historians and social scientists. • For our class: – A chronological record of events, significant and otherwise, including an explanation of the causes of those events. – A tale or story. – A record and explanation of past events.
- 2. “Many have made a trade of delusions and false miracles, deceiving the stupid multitude.”
- 3. “Those who seek the truth are more than friends. They are Brothers.” Leigh Teabing – The da Vinci Code page 240
- 4. • “Blinding ignorance does mislead us. O! Wretched mortals, open your eyes!” Orson Welles gave us the radio production of “The War of the Worlds” on Halloween in 1938 while working for Mercury Theatre. Leonardo da Vinci
- 7. of us, both as individuals and as a peo shaped by past events more than we fully understand…..
- 11. When we study history we must use great care. Who should we listen to? What should we read? The internet knows all! Am I being deceived? Who or what can we trust?
- 12. Do we trust to luck?
- 13. FAITH?
- 14. Jesus
- 17. LEADERS?
- 18. Stalin and Lenin
- 20. Mao Deng Hu
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- 28. Why do we study history? • To objectively study past events. • To assist in the prediction of future events. • To advance past ideas for future growth. • To search for answers. • To search for the true meaning of past events. • To better yourself and your nation. • To be entertained and informed.
- 29. Why do we study history? (academic reasons) • In order to ensure that great deeds are not forgotten. • In order to understand the present and prepare for the future. • In order to provide a moral lesson – a model of good behavior and a warning about evil. • In order to understand the history of one’s nation and to increase patriotism or a sense of identity. • In order to encourage civic participation and citizenship. • In order to lessen prejudices. • In order to appreciate arts and literature. • In order to foster personal growth.
- 30. When you study history, you need to approach the subject like a scientist approaches an experiment; with detachment and objectivity. However, the great thing about studying history is that you can let yourself go and become emotionally involved in what you are studying. Yes, you will need to know facts, names, and dates. But that is not what history is all about. History is the story about human kind. It is the story of you and of how you came to be.
- 31. "The first step in liquidating a people is to erase its memory. Destroy its books, its culture, its history, Then have somebody write new books, manufacture a new culture, invent a new history. Before long the nation will begin to forget what it is and what it was. The world around it will forget even faster."
- 32. What is Culture? Culture is the way of life of a human society transmitted from one generation to the next by learning and experience.
- 33. What is society? Human beings interacting in the tasks that are necessary for their survival.
- 34. When you think of cultures and societies……… THINK…..