The reasons for studying history are as follows:

1. History is the foundation for a nation to settle down. China is the only country in the world with an uninterrupted history of thousands of years. Vast history books record all kinds of knowledge, experience and wisdom accumulated by the Chinese nation in creating history. History is the root of reality. Today in any country comes from yesterday. Only by knowing her yesterday can we know where she came from and where she will go.

2. Studying history can provide beneficial enlightenment for governing the country. History is a book of predecessors' practice and wisdom. China's history is the unremitting history of China people's entrepreneurial development, which contains rich experience in governing the country, including many thoughts on the rise and fall of the country, society, nation and individual, the rise and fall of honor and disgrace, security and danger, good and evil, honor and disgrace, justice and benefit.

3. Studying history can enhance the backbone and self-confidence of China people. To realize the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, China people need backbone and self-confidence. As the only ancient civilization with uninterrupted historical records in the world, the civilization history of more than 5,000 years is the spiritual source of China people's backbone and self-confidence.

4. Pay more attention to history and think more. Respect and cherish your own history and protect your own historical and cultural heritage. History cannot be chosen at will or changed. How to treat history is a serious issue concerning the past, present and future of the nation.