History
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Part 1
Why should we learn history?
Did you enjoy learning history at school?
What kind of history teachers did you have?
How do you think history should be taught and what should a history teacher be like?
"Historia magistra vitae est." - "History is the teacher of life." is a famous Roman saying. What do you think it means?
Is history taught in your home country in both primary and secondary school and how many lessons per week are there?
How much does one learn about foreign history and how much about your home country's history in your home country's education system?
Is there a country whose history you don't know much about but that you are interested in learning more about? If so, why that country in particular?
Have you read any books based on historical figures or events or would you like to?
Why should one learn the history of other countries besides their own?
Do you like documentaries about history?
There is a TV channel called History that shows documentaries about history. Have you ever seen it and why do you think it is popular?
Have you seen any movies or TV series based on historical figures or events?
Do you think historical figures or events in movies and TV series should be presented accurately or should people have creative freedom to portray them as they wish?
Should people who play certain historical figures resemble them physically?
What do you think are some of the most important historical events?
Is it important to know what year something happened?
Have you memorized any historically important years?
If you could travel back in time, what part of the world and what time would you go back to?
Should kingdoms as a form of state governance be part of history or do they still have a place in today's societies?
Part 2
Who is your favorite historical figure and why?
Were people like Alexander the Great, Caesar, and Napoleon great leaders or tyrants?
In your opinion, what were the greatest civilizations in history? Which is your favorite and why?
Choose some of these ancient civilizations and discuss in the group what you know about them: Egyptian civilization, Chinese civilization, Persian civilization, ancient Greece, the Roman Empire, South American civilizations such as the Incas and the Aztecs.
Do you believe that there were civilizations that we don't know about today, such as the mythical Atlantis?
When was your country/nation first mentioned in historical documents, that is, how old is it?
Who are some important historical figures in your home country?
Were there any kings and queens in your home country?
Are there any movies or books based on historical figures or events from your home country?
What are the most important facts about the history of your home country?
Do you know any important historical events or people from Swedish history?
Do you know any Swedish kings?
Have you visited any historically important places in Sweden?
Do you think it is important to know the history of the country one immigrated to?
Should knowledge of Swedish history be a requirement for citizenship? Why yes or why not?
What do you know about archaeology?
What helps us find out what happened in history?
It is said that history is written by the winners, what does that mean in your opinion?
Can we be objective when it comes to history?
Is it difficult to find a balance between learning from history but not getting stuck in it? For example, how should one deal with painful events such as war?
