In historical education and cultural inheritance, cultivating national pride is an important issue, but the realization of this goal must be based on respect for historical authenticity, the diversity of human civilization and international exchanges. Any historical narrative that tries to belittle others and unilaterally emphasize one's own uniqueness may bring the following risks： 1. **Loss of historical objectivity** History is complex and multifaceted, and the historical achievements of all countries are formed in interaction with other civilizations. Deliberately ignoring or belittling the contributions of other countries will lead to simplification or even distortion of historical events. For example, the four great inventions of ancient China promoted the world's scientific and technological progress, but at the same time they were also disseminated and improved by Arab merchants and European scholars; the breakthroughs of the modern scientific revolution also require the accumulation of global knowledge. 2. **The hidden dangers of extreme nationalism** One-sided emphasis on ”uniqueness" can easily breed exclusive thinking and weaken the understanding of international cooperation. For example, the reconstruction of the international order after World War II, global environmental protection and other issues require joint actions by all countries beyond the perspective of nationalism. 3. **Suppression of students' critical thinking** One of the core goals of history education is to cultivate the ability to think independently. If history is simplified into a tool of ”self-praise", students will lose the opportunity to analyze the complexity and multifaceted nature of history, and may instead fall into a black-and-white cognitive model. ###Suggestions for a more active direction of history education： 1. **Based on objective facts** Truthfully present the achievements and challenges in the country's history, while recognizing the impact of cross-cultural exchanges. For example, the Silk Road is not only a glorious history of China, but also a testimony to the mutual appreciation of Eurasian and African civilizations. 2. **Emphasize “contribution” rather than "unique”** Guide students to understand: the true greatness of a country lies not in “monopolizing” a certain achievement, but in how to contribute to the common progress of mankind. For example, you can compare the relationship between China's experience in poverty alleviation and the global cause of poverty alleviation. 3. **Cultivate patriotism with a global perspective** Through comparative research, students can see the position of their own history in the coordinate system of human civilization. For example, Zheng He's voyage to the Atlantic Ocean is compared and analyzed with the exploration in the era of the Great Voyage of the same era, rather than one-way emphasis on “the earliest” or “the best.” 4. **Encourage critical discussion** Design an open seminar to allow students to independently analyze the multiple influencing factors of historical events. For example, when discussing why the industrial revolution first occurred in the United Kingdom, it is necessary to consider not only the local conditions of the United Kingdom, but also the global factors such as colonial resources and the spread of Chinese handicraft technology. 5. **Face up to the lessons of history** True national self-confidence comes from a comprehensive understanding of history, including reflection on historical mistakes. Germany's deep reflection on the crimes of World War II has won it the respect of the international community. ### Conclusion Historical education should not be used as a tool to create antagonism or a sense of superiority. The historical narrative of a country should not only stimulate students' love for their own national culture, but also cultivate their care for the common destiny of mankind. Just as Sima Qian showed in the “Historical Records” that “on the occasion of studying the heavens and the people, through the changes of ancient and modern times”, this is the inheritance of wisdom that Chinese civilization is "harmonious and different".