Topic 77: Important Historical Events

A1 - A2 (Beginner - Elementary)

1. What is history?

2. Can you name any famous historical events?

3. Why is it important to learn about history?

4. What happened in the year you were born?

5. Do you think wars are important in history? Why or why not?

6. What are some famous people from history that you know?

7. How do people in your country remember important events?

8. Have you ever visited a historical place? Where?

9. Do you think history can teach us lessons? Why?

10. What was the biggest change in the world in the 20th century?

11. Why do people celebrate national holidays in your country?

12. What is the most important event in your country’s history?

13. How do people from different countries remember the same historical events?

14. What would life be like if we didn’t study history?

15. Why do we have museums and monuments?

16. Do you think it’s important to remember historical events? Why?

B1 - B2 (Intermediate - Upper-Intermediate)

17. What are the effects of World War II on the world today?

18. How do revolutions change countries?

19. What are the most significant historical events in the last 100 years?

20. How do historical events shape a country’s culture and identity?

21. How does the media influence how we remember historical events?

22. What is the role of education in teaching history?

23. How does the economy affect the course of history?

24. Why do some historical events have a bigger impact than others?

25. How do international relations affect historical events?

26. Should history be taught differently in schools? Why or why not?

27. How do historical events shape the political landscape?

28. What are the consequences of historical mistakes, and how do we learn from them?

29. Can the effects of historical events be seen in everyday life today?

30. What role do historical leaders play in shaping events?

31. How do historical events affect modern social issues?

32. What is the most important historical event you think people should learn about?

C1 - C2 (Advanced - Proficient)

33. How do historical events influence global power structures?

34. What are the ethical concerns surrounding the interpretation of historical events?

35. How do historical narratives differ depending on cultural perspectives?

36. How do economic systems influence the course of historical events?

37. Should countries apologize for their historical actions (such as colonization)? Why or why not?

38. How do historical events shape modern geopolitical conflicts?

39. How does the study of history influence current political decisions?

40. What role does memory and historical storytelling play in shaping national identity?

41. How can historical events be used to promote social change today?

42. Should historical figures who made mistakes be judged by modern standards?

43. How can technology change the way we study and remember history?

44. How do historians decide which events are the most important to focus on?

45. What is the role of historical fiction in teaching history?

46. How do the historical experiences of minorities change the narrative of events?

47. How can studying history help prevent future global conflicts?

48. If you could change one historical event, what would it be and why?