Question #N908
The author of the passage claims that an important part of understanding history is to understand how different people viewed and interpreted events in the past. The author provides several examples of different interpretations of historical events, highlighting the fact that these interpretations are often influenced by the perspectives of the people involved. What is the author’s primary purpose in the passage?
The author of the passage is primarily concerned with
A. explaining the importance of understanding different perspectives on historical events.
B. describing the ways in which historical events are often misinterpreted.
C. arguing that historical events should be studied objectively.
D. analyzing the impact of historical events on contemporary society.
Correct Answer is: A
The passage emphasizes the importance of understanding different perspectives on historical events. The author provides several examples to illustrate this point, which suggests that the author’s primary purpose is to explain the importance of understanding different interpretations of historical events.