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.
A person who aspires to lead could learn from the history of battles
- the exact dates on which these battles were fought
- how to avoid fighting battles altogether
- the qualities and deficiencies of commanders of these battles
- the strategies that they have evolved in course of these battles
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Correct answer: C - the qualities and deficiencies of commanders of these battles
The passage says a study of battles reveals the qualities that enabled winners to win and the deficiencies that caused losers to lose. Dates of battles, avoiding battles and strategies are not mentioned.
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