Directions: Read the passage and answer the question. There is more than a modicum of truth in the assertion that "a working knowledge of ancient history is necessary to the intelligent…
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Directions: Read the passage and answer the question.
There is more than a modicum of truth in the assertion that "a working knowledge of ancient history is necessary to the intelligent interpretation of current events". But the sage who uttered these words of wisdom might well have added something on the benefits of studying, particularly, the famous battles of history for the lessons they contain for those of us who lead or aspire to leadership. Such a study will reveal certain qualities and attributes which enabled the winners to win and certain deficiencies which caused the losers to lose. And the student will see that the same patterns recur consistently, again and again, throughout the centuries.
There is more than a modicum of truth in the assertion that "a working knowledge of ancient history is necessary to the intelligent interpretation of current events". But the sage who uttered these words of wisdom might well have added something on the benefits of studying, particularly, the famous battles of history for the lessons they contain for those of us who lead or aspire to leadership. Such a study will reveal certain qualities and attributes which enabled the winners to win and certain deficiencies which caused the losers to lose. And the student will see that the same patterns recur consistently, again and again, throughout the centuries.
In this context, "intelligent interpretation of current events" means
- detailed record of events
- appropriate understanding of events
- intellectual outlook on events
- emotional reaction to events
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - appropriate understanding of events
'Intelligent interpretation of current events' means understanding current events properly and sensibly, in the light of history - 'appropriate understanding'. A record, an intellectual outlook or an emotional reaction is not an interpretation.
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