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.
According to the writer, a study of famous battles of history would
- be beneficial to wise men
- provide food to modern leaders for reflection
- be more useful than a general knowledge of ancient history
- help us understand the art of modern warfare
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - provide food to modern leaders for reflection
The writer says the sage might have added the benefits of studying famous battles, which hold lessons for those who lead or aspire to lead - i.e. food for reflection for modern leaders. The passage never compares their usefulness with a general knowledge of ancient history; benefit to wise men and modern warfare are not stated.
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