Why do We
Study World
History?
A slide presentation by
Mr. Zindman
We study history because it
is fascinating!
Here are
some
fascinating
questions…
How were the pyramids
built?
How many people built the Great
Wall of China?
What
were the
Crusades?
What would it be like to travel back
into history?
We study history because it has an
impact on ourfuture
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History tells the story of real
people and their struggle to survive
History studies writing: Ancient
Hieroglyphics
History studies the struggle for
equality and religion: ancient Greek
wars
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 before we
had paper and computers?
What are we doing now
that will change history forever?
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
What will history say are the things
we will remember from today?
The Olympics
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United Nations General
Assembly- Where Countries
meet to settle their problems
and help other countries.
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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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