Introduction to History – Basic 1 History Lesson Note (First Term)

What is History?

• History means stories about the past.
• History tells us what happened long ago.
• We learn about people, places, and things from the past.

Father of Modern History

• His name is Leopold Von Ranke.

• He was a teacher who loved history.

Why We Study History

• To know about our past
• To learn from the past
• To understand our family and people

How We Get Historical Knowledge

• We ask our parents and grandparents
• We read old books
• We visit museums
• We look at old pictures

Multiple choice exercise 

1. History tells us about the _____. 

1. a) future
2. b) past
3. c) sky

1. The Father of Modern History is _____. 

1. a) Leopold Von Ranke
2. b) Mr. John
3. c) My daddy

1. We study history to know about our _____. 

1. a) food
2. b) past
3. c) toys

1. We can learn history from _____. 

1. a) grandparents
2. b) clouds
3. c) water

1. History is about _____. 

1. a) tomorrow
2. b) long ago
3. c) now

HOMEWORK 

1. Ask your parents: What is history?
2. Draw a picture of something old in your house.
3. Ask your grandparent to tell you one story from the past.