LESSON 1.6 SkillBuilder: Continuity and change
What does ‘explain continuity and change’ mean when studying history? When we study history, we try to understand how certain elements have persisted over time and how others have transformed. Continuity refers to aspects of the past that have remained relatively unchanged, while change refers to the evolution or transformation of other components over time.
LESSON 1.7 SkillBuilder: Causes and consequences
The importance of analysing causes and consequences In this lesson you will learn to understand how past events shape current situations. Understanding cause and consequence is crucial to grasp these connections. To evaluate any historical event’s significance, we must identify its effects on later developments. Historians often disagree about these impacts due to their complexity.
LESSON 1.8 SkillBuilder: Historical significance
How do we evaluate historical significance? Of all the thousands of events that happen in our lifetime, how do we determine the ones that are significant? For most of us, the events that lead to a positive change are remembered as important. Historians face similar questions when they try to determine which events, ideas, achievement or people have the most impact on history. Asking questions about the impact of an individual, development or cultural achievement can help us to assess its significance in bringing about change. In this lesson you will evaluate the significance of some of the important thinkers during the Renaissance.
LESSON 1.9 SkillBuilder: Communicating
What is communication? Effective communication is essential in any successful study of history. Communication is not only about conveying information; it is also about conveying it sensitively and appropriately to different audiences.
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