History
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Chapter 1 · Introducing History
The Meaning of History
History is the study of the true human past, built from evidence rather than imagination.
OpenThe Meaning of History According to Historians
Great historians defined history in their own words, but all agreed it is the true study of the past.
OpenTime and Space in History
Every historical event happens at a certain time and in a certain place. Together, time and space give history meaning.
OpenSources of History
History is built from sources. They are grouped into primary sources and secondary sources.
OpenResearch in History
Historians follow careful steps to research the past, from asking questions to collecting and checking sources.
OpenInterpretation in History
Interpretation is how historians explain the meaning of evidence. Different views can arise from the same source.
OpenThe Importance of Studying History
Studying history helps us understand the present, learn from the past and build love for our nation.
OpenChapter 2 · The Ice Age
Our World
Earth is a living planet whose surface has changed over millions of years, shaping where people and animals could live.
OpenThe Ice Age
The Ice Age was a long, very cold period when thick ice covered large parts of the Earth and sea levels were much lower than today.
OpenTimeline of the Ice Age
A timeline shows that the Ice Age lasted a very long time and repeated as colder glacial periods and warmer interglacial periods.
OpenFeatures of the Late Ice Age
The Late Ice Age had a cold climate, wide ice sheets, low sea levels, exposed land bridges and animals and people adapted to the cold.
OpenChanges at the End of the Ice Age
As the Ice Age ended, the Earth warmed, the ice melted, the sea rose, and land bridges were flooded, reshaping the map of the world.
OpenEffects of Ice Age Changes in Southeast Asia
When the Ice Age ended, the rising sea flooded Sundaland, separating Southeast Asia into the peninsula and islands we know today.
OpenChapter 3 · Prehistory
The Meaning of Prehistory
Prehistory is the long period of the human past before writing was invented, which we learn about through archaeology and artefacts.
OpenPrehistoric Sites Around the World
Prehistoric people lived across the world, and archaeologists have found their remains at famous sites in Africa, Europe and Asia.
OpenWays of Life in Prehistoric Times
Prehistoric people changed from wandering hunters using stone tools to settled farmers who grew crops and kept animals.
OpenContributions of Prehistory to Human Progress
Prehistoric people made discoveries — fire, tools, farming and art — that became the foundation of all later human progress.
OpenPrehistory in Malaysia
Malaysia has important prehistoric sites, including the Lenggong Valley in Perak, where the famous Perak Man was found, and the Niah Caves in Sarawak.
OpenChapter 4 · Understanding Civilisation
The Meaning of Civilisation
Learn what the word civilisation means and how the earliest human societies grew from simple groups into advanced communities.
OpenThe Concept of Civilisation
Explore how different thinkers, both Western and Islamic, explained the idea of civilisation and what it means for human progress.
OpenCharacteristics of Early World Civilisations
Discover the main features shared by early civilisations, such as cities, government, religion, writing and social organisation.
OpenThe Process of Forming a Civilisation
Understand the step-by-step way early humans moved from wandering groups to building settled, organised civilisations beside rivers.
OpenChapter 5 · Early World Civilisations
Early World Civilisations
Meet the four great early civilisations of the world and learn why they are so important in human history.
OpenThe Four Locations of Early World Civilisations
Locate the four early civilisations on the map and learn why their river valleys were perfect places to settle.
OpenComparing the Contributions of Early Civilisations
Compare the great gifts each early civilisation gave the world, from writing and pyramids to city planning and the calendar.
OpenChapter 6 · The Greek and Roman Civilisations
The Greek Civilisation
Greek civilisation grew around the Aegean Sea in independent city-states such as Athens and Sparta.
OpenGrowth of Government and Administration in the Greek Civilisation
Greek city-states tried different systems of rule, and Athens developed the idea of democracy.
OpenThe Roman Civilisation
Roman civilisation grew from the city of Rome in Italy into one of the largest empires in the ancient world.
OpenThe Growth of Architecture in the Roman Civilisation
The Romans were master builders who used the arch, the dome and concrete to create grand and lasting structures.
OpenChapter 7 · The Indian and Chinese Civilisations
Chapter 8 · Islamic Civilisation and Its Contributions
Arab Society Before Islam
Life on the Arabian Peninsula before the coming of Islam, known as the Age of Ignorance (Jahiliah).
OpenThe Rise and Growth of Islamic Civilisation
How Islam began with Prophet Muhammad SAW and grew into a great civilisation.
OpenProphet Muhammad SAW as a Leader
The qualities and leadership of Prophet Muhammad SAW that guided the early Muslim community.
OpenContributions of Islamic Civilisation to the World
The great gifts of Islamic civilisation in science, mathematics, medicine and knowledge.
OpenContributions of Islamic Civilisation in Architecture
The beautiful buildings and design features that Islamic civilisation gave to the world.
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