What is History and Why Do Study It PDF
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This document discusses the importance of studying history. It explains how history helps us understand the present by examining the past and societal changes. It emphasizes the role of history in providing a sense of identity while understanding human behavior.
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What is History and Why Do Study It? Sunday, 27 August 2023 4:15 pm History is the analysis and interpretation of the past. It enables us to study changes in a society over time and use that information to help determine the path of our future. Why do we study history? History allows us to:...
What is History and Why Do Study It? Sunday, 27 August 2023 4:15 pm History is the analysis and interpretation of the past. It enables us to study changes in a society over time and use that information to help determine the path of our future. Why do we study history? History allows us to: Understand the past and present. Understand how and why societies have changed over a period of time. Understand our world and gives us ideas to cope with problems and possibilities in the present and future. Provides us with a sense of identity by allowing us to understand who our ancestors were. Understand human beings and science (the way we live, behave and communicate) Become a better society. Term 1 Page 1
