SAS 1 MEANING AND RELEVANCE OF HISTORY

History

• search for knowledge and truth

• studies past events

• arranged in chronological order

History as the Study of the Present in Light of the Past

• The present exists because of the past

• Society cannot be understood without history

• Past events explain how the present evolved

History as the Study of Man

• Focuses on human struggles

• Includes wars, independence, survival

• Shows how humans developed through time

History is Concerned with Man in Time

• Events happen at a specific time

• Studies human development over time

• Shows sequence of events

History is Concerned with Man in Space

• Focuses on place and geography

• Studies nations and environments

• Shows interaction between man and environment

History Provides an Objective Record

• Based on original/primary sources

• Historians avoid personal bias

• Facts are carefully verified

History is Multi-sided

• Covers many aspects of life

• Political, social, economic, cultural

• Changes in one aspect affect others

History as a Dialogue Between Past and Future

• Past events are interpreted

• Past helps guide future goals

• History connects past, present, and future

History is Narration and Analysis

• Not just storytelling

• Explains why events happened

• Shows effects on society over time

Continuity and Coherence in History

• Events are connected

• Society develops generation to generation

• Shows historical continuity

History is Relevant

• Focuses on important events

• Helps explain present life

• Past influences today’s society

History is Comprehensive

• Covers all periods and countries

• Includes political, social, economic, cultural life

• Shows global connections

History is the Study of Past Events

• Studies man, time, and space

• Uses objective and reliable sources

• Is analytical, relevant, and comprehensive

• Connects past, present, and future

Relevance of History

• Helps understand human experience

• Explains challenges and achievements

• Useful to students and all individuals

History Helps Us Understand People & Societies

• Explains culture and behavior

• Past events shape societies

• Explains revolutions, conflicts, and beliefs

History and Moral Understanding

• Teaches values and lessons

• Inspires courage and peaceful action

• Examples: Gandhi, Corazon Aquino

History Provides Identity

• Explains family, race, and national origins

• Helps understand who we are

• Connects personal and national history

History and Good Citizenship

• Builds national pride

• Helps citizens understand freedom struggles

• Encourages informed and responsible citizens

History in the World of Work

• Useful for leaders and professionals

• Builds flexibility and cultural awareness

• Helps leaders understand people they serve

Main Idea 2: History is Relevant to Mankind

• Helps understand people and societies

• Teaches moral values

• Provides identity

• Promotes good citizenship

• Useful in work and leadership