There is modicum of truth in the assertion that "a working knowledge of ancient history is necessary to the intelligent interpretaion 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 recurs consistently, 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
Correct answer is C
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
There is modicum of truth in the assertion that "a working knowledge of ancient history is necessary to the intelligent interpretaion 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 recurs 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
Correct answer is B
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
There is modicum of truth in the assertion that "a working knowledge of ancient history is necessary to the intelligent interpretaion 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 recurs consistently, again and again, throughout the centuries.
The expression "more than a modicum of truth" means
some truth
much truth
more than a small amount of truth
nothing but truth
Correct answer is C
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
There is modicum of truth in the assertion that "a working knowledge of ancient history is necessary to the intelligent interpretaion 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 recurs consistently, again and again, throughout the centuries.
In this context, "intelligent interpretation of current event" means
rational explanation of events
appropriate understanding of events
intellectual outlook on events
skilful interpretation of events
Correct answer is A
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
There is modicum of truth in the assertion that "a working knowledge of ancient history is necessary to the intelligent interpretaion 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 recurs consistently, again and again, throughout the centuries.
A person who aspires to lead could learn from the history of battles
what led the previous leaders win a battle
what made them lose a battle
the qualities and deficiencies of commanders of these battles
the strategies that they have evolved in course of these battles
Correct answer is C
No explanation has been provided for this answer.