WORLD HISTORY

AND
CIVILIZATION I
LESSON 1: HISTORY & BEGINNING OF
CIVILIZATION
 WHAT IS
HISTORY?
HISTORY
It came from the Greek word
“HISTORIA” which means
inquiry; knowledge acquired by
investigation.

Itis a narrative and record of past

events.
KASAYSAYAN
Salaysay at Saysay
WHY DO WE NEED TO
STUDY HISTORY?
 WHY?
To learn about the past
Understand the present
Appreciate your heritage
To broaden your perspective
To develop critical thinking
WHAT ARE THE
SOURCES OF
HISTORY?
PRIMARY
SECONDARY
INTERNAL VS. EXTERNAL
CRITICISM
PREHISTORY
OLD STONE AGE
NEANDERTHAL

 Rituals
 Funeral beliefs
 CRO-MAGNON
LASCAUX CAVE, FRANCE (1940)
NEW STONE AGE
METAL AGE
 CHAPTER 1:
BEGINNING OF
CIVILIZATION
 CIVILIZATION

A civilization isgenerally defined as
an advanced state of human society
containing highly developed forms of
government, culture, industry, and
common social norms. 
WHY?
WHAT MAKES A
CIVILIZATION?
 CIVILIZATION
Cities
Organized government
Religion
Specialized skills
Technology
Writing system