What is history
History is the study of things that happened in the past, like events, people, and how things have changed over time. It studies how societies have changed and developed over time.
Types of history
There are 2 types of history, economic history and political history.
Economic history
Economic history Looks at how:
- How people earned money
- How people traded goods
- How people earned a living throughout time.
We learn how people did activities like agriculture, mining, business and trading.
Political history
Political history is about governments and political leaders. It looks at how societies or countries are ruled and governed.
Political history helps us to learn about the different types of governments and how they affect or change societies over time.
Why do we need to study history
- Learn from the past: History helps us understand what happened before, so we can make better choices now and in the future.
- Avoid repeating mistakes: By knowing about past mistakes, we can try to avoid making the same ones again in the future.
- Understand our culture: Studying history helps us understand where we come from and how our cultures and societies have changed over time.
