Why Study
History?
A slide presentation by
Mr. Zindman
We study history because it
is fascinating!
Here are some
fascinating
questions…
How were the pyramids
built?
Who were the
first
people to
settle in the
Americas?
How many people built the Great
Wall of China?
What
were the
Crusades
like?
What would it be like to travel back
into history?
What will be our impact on the
future?
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History tells the story of real
people
History studies writing: Ancient
Hieroglyphics
History studies the struggle for
equality: the march in Selma,
Alabama
History
studies
primary
sources
History studies artifacts: an object
made by human beings long ago.
the Roman Coliseum
History investigates, what kind of
food did people eat?
How did people write?
What are we doing
this century…how will this change
history?
Are we adding to traffic and
congestion?
What about pollution?
What about these leaders, did they
change history?
What about you? What will be your
“mark” in history?
Problem solving in the past
provides insights to the future
The spread of Democracy
requires informed people
The past has an impact on us
today
What would modern cities look
like without the invention of
skyscrapers?
How would we get around?
How would we interact on a
global scale?
How has religion shaped history?
We learn from our past mistakes
The Holocaust
What will history say are the
mistakes of today?
• Burning down of the
rainforest?
• Car pollution?
• Election of Obama?
• Hurricane Sandy?
Only time will answer these questions.
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What will history say are the things
we will remember from today?
The Olympics
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What about countries working
together for peace in the world?
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UN General Assembly
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We are a world of diversity…
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Now it is time for your assignment… you just
received an e-mail from a friend.
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