The three important reasons for studying history are _____. 1) to connect the dots to form a picture 2) to reveal past contributions of civilizations 3) to connect the past to the present 4) to memorize important dates, events, and people 5) to recognize patterns
They all seem correct, but I would go for the first one: To connect the dots to form a picture. If we did that, we would learn more about ancient people, civilizations, and events.