intro to history (by cecilia). social sciences, eso
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An introduction to History: how to read dates aloud and main periods of History.TRANSCRIPT
Introduction to History
How to read dates aloudAs you study history, there will be many dates that you will need to say in English.
Let’s practice.
How to read dates aloudThe year is now 2014.
How do we say this year in English?
How to read dates aloudThe year is now 2014.
How do we say this year in English?
Answer:
The year is now “two thousand and fourteen”.
We can also say the year is “twenty fourteen”.
How to read dates aloudWhat about 1492?
How to read dates aloudWhat about 1492?Answer:“Fourteen hundred and ninety-two” or“Fourteen ninety-two”
How to read dates aloudHow do you say 1706?
How to read dates aloudHow do you say 1706?Answer:“Seventeen hundred and six”or“Seventeen oh six”
[ not “seventeen six” ]
How to read dates aloudHow do you say 1204?
How to read dates aloudHow do you say 1204?Answer:“Twelve hundred and four”or“Twelve oh four”
[ not “twelve four” ]
How to read dates aloudSometimes you see years written like this:
2000 AD550 BC
What does it mean?
How to read dates aloudSometimes you see years written like this:
2000 AD550 BC
What does it mean?AD is after Jesus was bornBC is before Jesus was born
How to read dates aloudAD is after Jesus was bornAD comes from Latin Anno Domini meaning "In the year of Our Lord"
BC is before Jesus was born
BC comes from Before Christ
How to read dates aloud
How to read dates aloudHow do you say 735 BC?
How to read dates aloudHow do you say 735 BC?Answer:“Seven hundred and thirty-five B C”or“Seven thirty-five B C”
Historical PeriodsHuman history has 5 main periods.
Historical PeriodsHuman history has 5 main periods.
5000000 BC
Prehistory
Historical PeriodsHuman history has 5 main periods.
5000000 BC 1 AD
Prehistory Antiquity
3000 BC
Historical PeriodsHuman history has 5 main periods.
5000000 BC 1 AD 476 AD
Prehistory Antiquity Middle Ages
3000 BC
Historical PeriodsHuman history has 5 main periods.
5000000 BC 1 AD 476 AD 1492 AD
Prehistory Antiquity Middle Ages Early Modern Age
3000 BC
Historical PeriodsHuman history has 5 main periods.
5000000 BC 1 AD 476 AD 1492 AD 1789 AD Present day
Prehistory Antiquity Middle Ages Early Modern Age Modern Age
3000 BC
Historical Periods1.Prehistory2.Antiquity3.The Middle Ages4.The Early Modern Age5.The Modern Age
Historical Periods1.Prehistory (5 million BC - 3000 BC)
2.Antiquity3.The Middle Ages4.The Early Modern Age5.The Modern Age
This period began with the appearance of the first human beings in about 5000000 BC and ended with the invention of writing in about 3000 BC.
Historical Periods1.Prehistory (5 million BC - 3000 BC)
2.Antiquity (3000 BC - 476 AD)
3.The Middle Ages4.The Early Modern Age5.The Modern Age
This period began with the invention of writing in 3000 BCand ended with the fall of the Roman Empire in 476 AD
Historical Periods1.Prehistory (5 million BC - 3000 BC)
2.Antiquity (3000 BC - 476 AD)
3.The Middle Ages (476 AD - 1492)
4.The Early Modern Age5.The Modern Age
Began with: Fall of the Roman EmpireEnded with: the European discovery of America
Historical Periods1.Prehistory (5 million BC - 3000 BC)
2.Antiquity (3000 BC - 476 AD)
3.The Middle Ages (476 AD - 1492)
4.The Early Modern Age (1492 - 1789)
5.The Modern Age
Began with: the European discovery of AmericaEnded with: the French Revolution
Historical Periods1.Prehistory (5 million BC - 3000 BC)
2.Antiquity (3000 BC - 476 AD)
3.The Middle Ages (476 AD - 1492)
4.The Early Modern Age (1492 - 1789)
5.The Modern Age (1789 - Present day)Began with: the French RevolutionEnds with: ???
QuestionWhy do you think it is called “prehistory”?
QuestionWhy do you think it is called “prehistory”?
Answer:The prefix “pre” means “before”. Prehistory is what happened before written history.
Prehistory is the period of time before written records.