Why do We Study World History? A slide presentation by Mr. Zindman

We study history because it is fascinating! What famous civil rights leader was born in this house? Hint: He won a Nobel peace prize. Here are some fascinating questions…

How were the pyramids built? What is the name of the lion/human statue in the photograph?

Why did they build the Great Wall of China in Asia? How is the Great Wall of China related to cell phone texting?

What was it like to live in Ancient Rome? What are the ancient Romans doing in this drawing?

What would it be like to travel back into history? This is a photograph of Nelson Mandela. What was Mandela’s contribution to the people of Africa?

We study history because it has an impact on ourfuture Who is pictured in this magazine cover? What contribution has he made in world history?

History tells the story of real people and their struggle to survive What are these ancient Egyptians doing in this picture?

History studies writing: Ancient Hieroglyphics

History studies the struggle for power. Why do you think powerful ancient civilizations took over the people of other lands?

History studies artifacts: an object made by human beings long ago. This is the ancient Roman Coliseum today. What can we learn from the artifacts discovered in the coliseum?

History investigates, what kind of food did people eat? Can you name the culture that serves these food dishes?

How did people write before we had paper and computers? What role did clay have in early writing, or cuneiform?

What are we doing now that will change history forever? What is on change you see in the future?

What about these leaders, did they change history? Can you name two of these great leaders?

What about you? What will be your “mark” in history?

In studying world history we learn that solving problems in in the past provides us with insights to the future

What problems is solved in these pictures?

What will history say are the things we will remember from today? The Olympics What is the Olympics?

United Nations General Assembly- Where Countries meet to settle their problems and help other countries. Why do we need the U.N.?

We are a world of diversity… What does this slide mean to you?

Now it is time for your assignment… you just received an e-mail from a friend.