Applied History — Chapter Summary
Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · History and Political Science
Summary of Applied History for Maharashtra Board Class 10 History and Political Science. Notice how history is not only about the past. Applied History.
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Overview
Notice how history is not only about the past. Applied History, also known as Public History, uses historical knowledge to help people in contemporary and future times. It supports better understanding of society, culture, science, technology, and heritage, and it helps people see the practical valu
Key Concepts
Applied History is the study
Applied History is the study of using history for the benefit of people in contemporary and future times. It helps solve present-day issues and guide
Public History is another name
Public History is another name for Applied History. It helps remove the belief that history has no use in daily life or economic activity.
History helps in philosophy
History helps in philosophy, science, technology, industry and commerce, management studies, arts, and humanities. It explains development, change, an
Heritage includes the visible and invisible
Heritage includes the visible and invisible remains of the past. Cultural heritage is of two types: tangible and intangible. Natural heritage highligh
Heritage conservation must be done without
Heritage conservation must be done without changing the original state of the site. The work of conserving cultural heritage falls under ASI and State
Learning Objectives
- Understand the meaning of Applied History and Public History
- Recognise how history helps in fields like science, philosophy, arts, management, and humanities
- Explain the importance of preserving cultural and natural heritage
- Identify the work of ASI, INTACH, UNESCO, archives, and museums in heritage protection
- Recall important examples such as the earliest museum at Ur, Indian Museum, Kolkata, and National Archives of India
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