Question 1 - 2 Marks Questions - Chapter 1 Class 6 History - Studying the past - History

Why do we need to study the past?

Answer: 

Points to be remembered:

Answer to be written in the exam:

• History is made up of events that occurred in the past.
• History teaches us about the past. The study of the past is essential to understand the present.
• History is a continuous story of one event leading to another, the present can only be understood by understanding the past.
• Develops critical thinking skills : History requires us to analyze and interpret evidence from the past , which helps develop critical thinking skills. We learn to e valuate sources, weigh evidence, and construct arguments based on facts.
• Provides a sense of identity and connection: Learning about the history of our own culture and society can give us a sense of identity and connection to our heritage.