Importance of Studying History

This Video Is about the importance of studying History, it includes reasons such as:
History enables us to appreciate people’s evolution, the origin of cultures, and development and hence further
good relations and remove biases and prejudices about other people.
b) When we study history, we appreciate people’s contribution to national development. E.g. freedom fighters
hence the importance of mutual and social responsibility.
c) It helps us to know the origin of mankind, his development and the progress he has made to this day.
d) We are able to understand our culture and appreciate the culture of other people.
e) it instills a sense of patriotism and nationalism among citizens as they learn of the past political developments
of their country. Its study inspires strong feelings of one’s heritage and the sense of belonging to a particular
country.
f) It helps us understand the interdependence of mankind and hence the need for cooperation.
g) It influences career choice. The study of history leads to various professions. E.g. law, diplomacy, church,
politics, teaching, and administration.
h) The study of history helps us comprehend the social, economic and political developments of our societies