Introduction to History

Studying history helps us to better understand ____________________.

• our world

• our country

• our ancestors (family history)

• all of the above

Studying history helps us to figure out......

(3 answers)

• the lessons of the past

• what our friends are doing this weekend

• cause & effect

  (why things happened the way they did and what resulted from it)

• your own history (who we are)

• your grade in history class

When we have a good understanding of history, it helps us to better understand and appreciate.....

(pick the 2 best answers)

• current (modern-day) world events

• different cultures

• our friends at school

• how social media works

  (social media= Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, etc)

Culture = a lifestyle/way of life

When studying history, it is important to understand cultural differences.

Which of the following description NOT used when describing a person's culture?

• the clothing styles they wear

• the types of foods they eat

• the religion they practice

• the friends they have

• the language they speak

Having a strong knowledge of history helps us to better understand current (modern-day) world events.

How can we best learn more about current events?

• Listen only to the gossip & opinions of friends & family members

• Watch & read reliable news sources & media, from around the world

• Rely only on social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc) for news updates

• Watch TV shows on Netflix, to find out about current events

Our understanding & knowledge of history CAN change, as we discover new information.

• True

• False

If we do NOT learn from the past, we could be doomed (forced) to.......

(2 answers)

hint: doomed= something negative/bad

• be inspired for the future, to do good things

• repeat our success

  (success= a positive achievement)

• repeat our mistakes
• continue the same negative patterns (of behavior)

How does learning history make you a better student, in school?

(2 answers)

• Learning history helps to improve your critical thinking and research skills.

• Studying history guarantees high grades in all subjects.

• Learning history helps you memorize dates better.
• History is only useful for passing exams/tests.

• Learning history has connections with all subject areas (math, science, language arts, etc)

Knowing history helps us to make better _________________ for the future.

You need to have an understanding of what has worked or has not worked in the past.

(2 answers)

• guesses

• decisions
• choices

• theories

The past, the present, and the future are all.......

• connected

  (related to each other)

• unconnected

  (not related to each other)