Why does the author of the passage ask us to forget the history that we were taught at school?
- Abecause only the modern people can imagine that way
- Bbecause the history book taught us that there are no ancient nations in the world
- Cbecause the history book asks us to celebrate festivals which make us believe that our nation is modern
- Dbecause the history book taught us that our nation is ancient
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
According to the passage: "To realize this truth, you will have to forget for the time being the history you were taught at school. Because it is that history, drilled into your heads from the time you were children... that make it seem obvious to you that your nation is ancient."
The author wants us to forget it because school history books drill into children's heads the incorrect notion that their nation is ancient. Therefore, option D is correct.
The author wants us to forget it because school history books drill into children's heads the incorrect notion that their nation is ancient. Therefore, option D is correct.