What Is History?

1. Riddle:
   I reveal the past through facts and lore,
   Of ancient empires, battles, and more.
   I live in records, ruins, and art,
   Understanding me sets you apart!
   What am I?

Time Travel Scenario: Imagine you have a time machine!
You can witness ONE significant historical event.
Write a short paragraph describing where you'd go, what you'd observe, and how it might change your perspective.

• History is only about events from thousands of years ago.

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• False

• Historians rely on evidence to interpret the past.

• False

• True

Your family tree is part of your personal history

• True

• False

Studying history helps us avoid repeating past mistakes.

• True

• False

History has no impact on current events.

• True

• False

TSAP

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Categorize the Concepts:
Sort the following items into the correct categories:

Groups:

(a) Historical Events

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(b) Artifacts

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(c) Historical Figures

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Historian's Investigation:
Historians are like detectives, analyzing clues from the past.

Select the items that would be valuable historical sources:

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