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.
Going by the passage's observation that the same patterns recur again and again throughout the centuries, a knowledge of history is necessary to interpret current problems because
- they have roots in the past
- they can be contrasted with the past events
- they may be repetitions of past events
- only then they can be put in a proper context
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - they may be repetitions of past events
The passage ends by noting that the same patterns recur consistently through the centuries, which supports the view that current problems may be repetitions of past events. Roots, contrast and context are not what that observation says.
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