History is the lie commonly agreed upon. E. Napp Voltaire

The principles, theory, and history of historical writing History is the study of the human past. Based on careful analysis of surviving texts (primary and secondary documents) and artifacts (objects made by humans), the historian attempts to reconstruct past events and processes which have created the current world. Historiography The principles, theory, and history of historical writing E. Napp

Historians, through careful analysis, attempt to reconstruct the past. But every historian views the world through a cultural lens. E. Napp

Therefore, an element of historical writing is interpretative. Questions to consider: Whose perspective is voiced? Whose perspective is ignored? What sources are chosen? What elements are emphasized (political, social, economic)? E. Napp

Consider the historical record on Columbus E. Napp

Is the encounter told from an indigenous perspective or Did Columbus discover the Americas or did he accidentally land in the Americas? from a European perspective? E. Napp

“The present informs the past “The present informs the past. It defines the historical questions we ask.” Questions: Explain the quotation. If the above statement is true, how would this affect the curriculum of World History AP? E. Napp

The Underlying Principles of World History History is interconnected Current events have historical roots To understand the present, the past must be examined E. Napp

Select two historical events or topics previously studied that impact the world today and for each, complete the information that follows: E. Napp

The first historical event/topic: _____________________________ Description of the event/topic: _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Impact on the world today: _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ E. Napp

The second historical event/topic: _____________________________ Description of the event/topic: _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Impact on the world today: _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ E. Napp

Why is it important to identify the historian’s point of view? Reflections: What is “point of view” and why is it important to consider point of view when analyzing historical documents? Why is it important to identify the historian’s point of view? Why are World Historians interested in connections? E. Napp

What are some of the academic interests of World Historians? Was Voltaire correct? Explain your answer. Why is the study of history important? How does World History differ from Medieval History? E. Napp

“Until lions have their historians, tales of the hunt shall always glorify the hunters.” ~African Proverb E. Napp

~ CICERO, Pro Publio Sestio “History is the witness that testifies to the passing of time; it illumines reality, vitalizes memory, provides guidance in daily life and brings us tidings of antiquity.” ~ CICERO, Pro Publio Sestio E. Napp

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Let the journey begin! E. Napp