the meaning of history and culture
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The Meaning of History and Culture In this lesson, students will be able to
define the following key concepts:History
Primary SourceSecondary Source
CultureCultural Diffusion
Ethnocentrism
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History
• History is the record of past events. “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” George Santayana
• How can the study of history help us?
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Primary Source
• A Primary source is an eyewitness account of an event.
• A primary source is written by a person who experienced or witnessed the event.
• A diary, autobiography, and a personal letter are examples of primary sources.
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Secondary Sources
• A secondary source is a second-hand record of what happened.
• The writer of the text did not experience or witness the event.
• A textbook is an example of a secondary source.
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Culture
• Culture is a way of life of a group of people.
• Culture includes a group of people’s religion, diet, clothing styles, and government.
• Culture is sometimes referred to as a “blueprint for living” because it includes all things that contribute to a group of people’s way of life.
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Cultural Diffusion
• Cultural diffusion is the exchange of cultural ideas or objects.
• Sometimes a cultural idea or object is adopted by a different culture.
• An example of cultural diffusion is Buddhism. Buddhism is a religion. It began in India but became popular in China.
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Ethnocentrism
• Ethnocentrism is the belief that one culture is superior to another culture.
• The Romans were ethnocentric. They thought their culture was better than other cultures.
• Ethnocentrism is not a helpful attitude. It can lead to conflict and warfare.
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Questions for Reflection:
• Why do individuals study history?• What is the difference between a primary
source and a secondary source?• Why is culture sometimes referred to as a
“blueprint for living”?• Provide an example of cultural diffusion.• Are you ethnocentric? Why?
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