영어속독---How Do We Organize History?(2)

Modern History is the period in which one can readily trace the story of the nations which now appear on the map of the world. We may reckon its beginning with the discovery of America by Columbus. in 1492. It is useless to argue about precise dates for the transition from one stage of history to another. Changes did not occur at just the same time in every country. History is continuous. "Men may come and men may go," but history goes on forever.

 

Would it help you to think of history as a great drama, many scenes of which have been given, but with many more to follow? You are one of the actors now. Name some people of today who you think will be mentioned in the history books in the year 2000.

 

It would be interesting to start a time-chart or time-line which will allow, when finished, space for 6000 years (4000 B.C.-2000 B.C.). Several sheets graph paper pasted together will do for this purpose. on your blackboard or on a sheet of squared paper several feet long construct a class chart. Add outstanding names and events as you learn about them. At this time show 4000 B.C. ; the division between B.C. and A.D. ; 1492 A.D. ; and the present year. If you make the chart large enough, you may make it still more interesting by putting on it in appropriate places pictures and sketches of men, buildings, events, and the like. At various points in this book you will find time-graph s of millenniums or centuries, which will be helpful. (265 words)

 

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