Transcript WORLD HISTORY

WORLD HISTORY
INTRODUCTION
Definition? Quotes?
What is history?
Why Study History?
What do we learn from History?
What are the themes of History?
DEFINITION OF HISTORY
“A chronological record of
significant events often
including an explanation
of their causes.”
Quotes on History
 “If
you want to understand today, you
have to search yesterday.”
 “History teaches us the mistakes we are
going to make.” ~Unknown
 “Every true history must force us to
remember that the past was once as
real as the present and as uncertain as
the future.”
Quotes on History
 “History
is the propaganda of the
victors.” ~Ernst Toller
 ”Those who cannot learn from
history are doomed to repeat it.”
-George Santayana
 “Each time history repeats itself,
the price goes up.”
What is History?
HISTORY IS…
 A study of the past, an explanation of the
present, a prediction of the future,
 Written Record of the human race,
 Oral storytelling & traditions,
 Photography, Motion pictures, and Sound
recordings,
 Chronological record of significant events,
 An (philosophical) explanation of their causes,
 A time capsule & collective memory of a
people.
Why Study History?
 BECAUSE,
the spread of democracy
takes informed citizens…
 Because we can learn from the
mistakes of the past…
 Because we interact with people
around the world…
 Because the past has an impact on us
today…
 Because problem-solving of the past
can provide insight for today…
What do we learn
from History?
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Variety of Cultures- different religions, languages, customs, beliefs,
taboos, food, etc…
World Religions- the meaning of life, purpose, afterlife, morals, values,
explanations, peace of mind…
Discovery & Progress- new inventions, explorations, science, technology,
medicines, unknown mysteries…
Stories of Man- heroes, villains, themes, plots, conflict, characters…
Types of Government- republic, democracy, dictator, monarchy,
aristocracy, fascism, etc…
Civic Values- laws, rules, legal system, judges, trials, jury, law abiding
citizens vs. convicts…
Lessons to Repeat- mankind never learns…we think our situation is
unique and different…experience the only way to learn…
Variety
of Cultures-
–different religions,
languages, customs, beliefs,
taboos, food, etc…
“Never judge someone until you walk a
mile in their moccasins.”
World
Religions-
–the meaning of life, purpose,
afterlife, morals, values,
explanations, peace of
mind…
“The meaning of life is a life of
meaning.”
Discovery
& Progress-
–new inventions, explorations,
science, technology,
medicines, unknown
mysteries…
“We are standing on the shoulders of
giants.”
Stories
of Man-
–heroes, villains,
themes, plots, conflict,
characters…
Types
of Government-
–republic, democracy,
dictator, monarchy,
aristocracy, fascism, etc…
Which one is the best?
Civic
Values-
–laws, rules, legal system,
judges, trials, jury, law
abiding citizens vs. convicts…
Why are jails and courts necessary?
Lessons
to Repeat-
–mankind never learns…we think
our situation is unique and
different…experience the only
way to learn…
Is experience the best teacher?
The Themes of History
Diversity
 Economics
 Impact of the Individual
 Global Interaction
 Art, Music & Literature
 Religions
 Humanities & Culture
 Geography
 Politics & Military
 Science & Technology
 Education
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Advanced Themes of History
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The global impact of religions/ideologies
Migration and borders/diasporas
War and militarism/terrorism
Imperialism/colonialism/global elites
Trade and commerce/globalization
Disease/non-native species
“Clash of civilizations” vs. connections
Industrialism/technology/communications
Languages/nationalism
Geography and climate/environment
Spread of cultures/popular culture