i mean should learning history and geography till class 10 should be compulsary. if a student is more interested towards physics and chemistry then why is he/she being forced to learn so?
2007-12-19 19:19:51 · 11 answers · asked by kaka loves me(tithi) 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
It is necessary to learn history for two reasons: One is that history repeats itself and humankind has evolved by not only learning from their own mistakes, but of others through history. The second reason is to promote national pride. If you really want to make this fun, research REAL history in the library and you will notice that your high school history book literally lies to you and most history teachers don't even know this. Your textbook never admits wrongdoing by America (or it overshadows it to be not a big deal) I suggest reading "The lies my teacher told me"... I can't remember the author off hand. Challenge your teacher's claims citing your sources and there is nothing they can do about it! Just do it in a organized, intelligent, mature way that can not be construed as disrespect. This is guaranteed to make history much more fun for you! Geography, on the other hand, is a science and should be treated as such. It is no more, no less important than biology, astronomy, physics, chemistry, etc.
2007-12-19 19:31:22 · answer #1 · answered by Older and Wiser 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even though it is really quite boring to study history for someone who doesn't love the subject because of all the readings and memorizations, I guess it is still necessary to study it because of course we need to learn and fully understand the things that happened in the past because they have a connection with what is happening today. In a way, they still affect the people. If studying history and geography is a prerequisite for every student, a student who is more interested in the sciences (physics, chemistry...) doesn't have any choice but to study it. After all, you wouldn't know there will come a time that it will benefit you. They say history repeats itself. And if the problems that happened in the past occurred again, at least the people will already have an idea on how to solve it.
2007-12-20 03:59:28 · answer #2 · answered by twentyeight 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because as an educated person you need to have some understanding of how the world works, not just of those areas you personally find fascinating. Everyone should know something about the past which led to where we are now, and about the rest of the world, just as everyone should know something about science in order to be able to navigate our lives in the 21st century. I don't think you should have, for example, to take four college courses on one of these subjects, but it isn't asking a lot to make you take these things until class 10.
2007-12-20 03:29:38 · answer #3 · answered by neniaf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
History helps us understand the future. If more people were familiar with history, maybe we would not be in Iraq. Geography is kinda if a sub-course of history, but a well rounded student performs better in all classes. History is related to political science is related to logic is related to philosophy is related to etc...
Good Luck.
2007-12-20 03:32:58 · answer #4 · answered by Matthew W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One needs to know where one has been in order to know where one is going, (geography).
We study the past in order that we don't repeat it, (history)
Once you reach the end of class 10, then you have the rest of your education to concentrate on your chosen career subjects, try not to be too impatient, life gathers speed as you get older, so enjoy yourself while you can.
2007-12-20 06:04:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To keep the pace with current the empire need to be build on past.
The learning of history directs you to think under what circumstances the leaders have failed.
This is one of the way to learn from the mistakes of others.
2007-12-20 03:36:02 · answer #6 · answered by harish555 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is. History allows us to learn from the past , from experiences of other people.
2007-12-20 10:03:07 · answer #7 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To a certain extent,yes.A person should have some knowledge about these subjects along with the ones he/she plans to study and later, pursue a career on.
2007-12-20 03:35:54 · answer #8 · answered by Gable's gourmet green goblet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is one of the best systems in India. You can acquire the basic knowledge on all subjects. This will help your children in future.
2007-12-20 04:56:57 · answer #9 · answered by Kannan B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes i feel it is. One should have a basic knowledge of these matters and it's not as if you have to take these in college?
2007-12-20 03:30:03 · answer #10 · answered by darthgeeku 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋