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Part 3 Follow Up Questions

1. Do you think it is important to know about history? Should everyone learn about history?
   Yes, it is very important to know about history. History tells us about our past and gives us a sense
   of our identity It makes us feel like we are a part of something bigger . For example, we can’t
   appreciate the freedom we enjoy today, unless we know that we we were slaves in the past. History
   also teaches us not to repeat the mistakes of the past.
2. How can children learn about history?
   Children can learn about history from books written by eminent historians, from museums, and
   from art galleries. Also, nowadays many websites have information about history. Finally, children
   can watch historical movies and documentaries to learn about the past.
   3.) What is difference between learning about history from books and from videos?
   I think books contain a lot of factual details like dates and names which can make learning history
   boring in a sense. Moreover, learning through videos can increase recall as our visual memory is far
   long lasting. However, students also come out a lot of misinformation when learning from videos as
   there are a lot of inaccuracies in films.
   4.) Do you think it is difficult to protect and preserve historic buildings.
   Yes, its very difficult in a sense as the maintenance costs for historic building is very high. To add to
   it, not enough people are visiting such buildings and they are not earning enough. Finally, many
   tourists are ignorant and vandalise the heritage sites by drawing graffiti on them. This leads to
   added security challenges.
   5.) Who should be responsible for protecting historic buildings?
   I think the everyone should be responsible, the government authorities, the local people and the
   tourists as well. Firstly, protection requires funds, which can only be organised by government. The
   local people also have the responsibility to report any damaging activity to the government and
   finally, tourists have the responsibility to no litter or harm the buildings in any way.
   6.) Who should pay for the preservation of historical buildings?
   I think it should be partly funded by the government and partly by the entry fees charged to the
   visitors. It really depends upon the popularity of the historical building. If its very famous tourists,
   the ticket prices may be enough to pay for the preservation. However, if its not as famous, then
   government has to pay a considerable amount.
3. How do you think famous historical figures can serve as models for young people today?
   Famous historical figures can definitely serve as role models for the young people of today. For
   example, when the young people of my country learn about the sacrifices done by our great
   martyrs, they are filled with a sense of patriotism, and want to do something for the country
4. Do people in your country like to visit museums?
   Yes, people in my country like to visit museums. They learn a lot from them. The modern interactive
   museums are more interesting for the young people and children. For example, people of my state
   like to go to Pushpa Gujral Science City museum more than the other museums because they have
   a lot to do and see over there.
5. Who do you think likes to go to museums more – children or adults?
   Both, children and adults like to go to museums, but children enjoy those museums, which are
   interactive.
6. Do you think museums should be free of cost to enter?
   No, I do not think museums should be free of cost. These museums require a lot of maintenance. So
   a minimum fee should be there. Moreover, people do not value something, which is given to them
   absolutely free.
7. Do you think local people and tourists should pay the same amount to enter a museum?
   Yes, local people and tourists should pay the same amount to enter museum. If tourists were
   charged more it would be unfair. Some people think that local people are already paying for the
   upkeep of the museums through taxes, so it would be okay if tourists were charged more. But I feel
   that tourists are helping in the economy in many other ways, so there is no need to charge them
   more for museums or other historical sites.
8. How do you think the museums of the future might be different from the museums of today?
   What the future holds in store, no one can tell, but as far as I can see, the museums of the future
   would be more interactive. New things would be added to them from time to time. Activities would
   be there to entertain the children and others. Audiovisual aids would be used more.
9. How do you think the museums of the future might portray the 21st century?
   Museums of the future might portray the 21st Century as an era of rapid progress in the field of
   technology, transport, education and health.