Why Study History?

What is the primary focus of historians?

• Predicting the future

• Studying the present

• Creating fictional stories

• Analyzing past events

Which of the following is a primary source?

• A speech

• An article

• A movie

• A textbook

Why is history not considered exact?

• It is always changing

• It is based on interpretations

• It is a science

• It is written in different languages

What is one reason why studying history is important?

• It helps us predict the future

• It allows us to understand the present

• It helps us forget the past

• It makes us better at math

How does studying history help in developing critical thinking skills?

• By reading fiction

• By analyzing conflicting evidence

• By memorizing dates

• By watching movies