World War I and II, and the atomic bomb were the big events of the twentieth century.
The two events that may have affected the course of the history of the world were the Bubonic Plague and European colonization of everywhere outside of Europe.
One of the most important reasons for studying history is that the events in past history can often explain today's events. As one example, the Middle East problems of today can be historically traced to the 1956 war that France, England and Israel had with Egypt. In today's world, the resentment of many Arab nations towards the West is based on the example given along with many other western policies that adversely affected certain Arab nations.
If you're using history to literally mean past events, then the world would be like it's just beginning because, well, it would be. But if you mean history as in a knowledge of past events, then the answer is the same, as only our knowledge of past events allows us to advance.
Yes world history from the past to the present on the local, national, and global spheres is interrelated.
It's the second biggest World War in history (after WWII). Millions died. It was the end of the Tsar in Russia, and many colonial empires around the world. It introduced the tank to land warfare, and was a massive upheaval from the world that preceded it.
Yes, and interesting too. Don't be afraid of a little memory work to remember key dates and events.
It was the biggest war throughout history of the entire world.
how has history affected our world today
Olympics
fifa world cup
In present history, specific events from WW2 are still celebrated. Some of these events include Pearl Harbor Day, D-Day, Victory in Europe Day and Victory in Japan Day.
The biggest one that I can think of is the preparation for Y2K
world war 1
One of the most important reasons for studying history is that the events in past history can often explain today's events. As one example, the Middle East problems of today can be historically traced to the 1956 war that France, England and Israel had with Egypt. In today's world, the resentment of many Arab nations towards the West is based on the example given along with many other western policies that adversely affected certain Arab nations.
Saudi Arabia.
One of the more noteworthy events in history was VE Day which ended World War II in Europe. It occurred on May 8, 1945.
One of most cataclysmic events in world history was WWII, whose influences and affects are still seen today.
Only events of significant importance to the world.