CHW 3M1 - World History to the 16^th Century:

DEFINING HISTORY

Answer the following questions using your prior knowledge and opinions. You may work with another student and “think / pair / share”.

1. What is the difference between “pre-history” and “history”?

2. What is the meaning of each of the following: BC, AD, BCE and CE? Why was this dating system modified?

3. How do we know history is “accurate”? Explain.

4. Is ancient history “unbiased”? Explain.

5. What is a “legacy”?

6. How does legacy contribute to history? Give examples.

7. Give 5 examples of Canadian legacies (think back to grade 10 Canadian history...). Why do you consider these examples as legacies?

8. What determines a civilization’s greatness? List FIVE characteristics.

9. What has modern day civilization taken from past civilizations? Give examples.