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G-RDG-PHIS

Activity 1

1. What is history? How do you verify historical facts?


History is the study of the past, especially as it relates to people. It includes
gathering, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data regarding historical
events. Understanding the reasons, impacts, and historical context of events
is an integral part of studying history, which goes beyond simply recording
dates and occurrences.
A accurate analysis of the sources and supporting documentation is
necessary to verify the accuracy and dependability of historical facts. These
are the main techniques employed:
1. Primary sources: To the original documents or physical objects used
and created during the time being studied. The primary sources
comprise letters, diaries, official records, photographs, artifacts etc.
Historians analyze such sources as evidence that is direct concerning
past happenings.

2. Secondary sources: Works created by those who did not witness the
events personally after they have already happened. Examples of
these include books, articles, documentaries and analyses. The
purpose of secondary sources is to interpret and analyze primary ones
as well as other secondary ones.

3. To confirm a fact's validity, corroboration entails the act of cross-


referencing various sources. Basically, if there are numerous
independent sources that agree on a detail, then it is more likely to be
accurate.

4. Contextualization refers to understanding the bigger picture


surrounding the creation of a particular source. This includes the
cultural, social, political and economic aspects of that particular period.

5. Bias and perspective analysis is assessing how the author may have
different opinions or feelings regarding their work. Thus knowing the
personal history of an author aids you in determining whether their
information is dependable or not.
6. Archaeological evidence is comprised of tangible physical remains from
past societies and events such as equipment used by early men or
cities built many years ago). Archaeologists use scientific methods like
carbon dating techniques to date these artifacts.

7. Historiographical analysis entails looking at how historians’


interpretations about similar occurrences have altered with time.
Essentially studying how diverse historians approach a specific subject
matter provides insight into the growth trajectory of scholarship within
history.

8. Scientific methods are techniques such as carbon dating, DNA analysis


and forensic sciences which can provide exact dates plus other
properties for historical relics as well as remains.

The past is a fluid area that deals critical investigation and analysis of
evidence to comprehend the past. Investigating the truthfulness of historical
facts is a painstakingly slow process involving critical thinking, cross-
referencing, context and bias appreciation. Historians attempt to develop
sound and purposeful stories concerning times gone by within these
confines.

2. How relevant is history to you? Give 1 experience which you have


encountered last year showing your appreciation on historical facts?
Relevant history considers me deeply as it offers context and
comprehension of the modern globe. It provides adjustments through earlier
victories and errors, encouraging an appreciation of these cultural roots
together with producing well-informed viewpoints on contemporary concerns.
Historical facts are important but last year I did not have the
experience to encounter or appreciate historical facts.
3. How does history affect the future of humanity?

The past is known to be of great importance for the future of


humanity, as it offers valuable lessons, shapes cultural identities and
influences social development. Societies learn from their previous
mistakes through which they avoid repeating wrong steps and make
sound decisions. Historical accounts are tools that preserve heritage
and guide social progress towards achieving peace and unity among
people. Understanding how historical trends affect politics, economics
and technology makes it easy to devise better policies as well as
create new things that would lead us into a knowledgeable tomorrow
with a sustainable environment.

4. What are the values you gain from studying history?

History teaches you many things like though processes that are
critical, having a lot of feelings or appreciation for cultures. Past
occurrences can be scrutinized leading to improved comprehension
about other people’s lives. This know-how helps one to be an informed
citizen with civic responsibility in mind, thereby promoting societal
advancement through participation. Moreover, one’s problem-solving
ability and moral sensitivity get nurtured through the lessons drawn
from successful or failure events hence aiding ethical choices today
and in future times.

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