Question

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

Answer 1

#2,correct me if im wrong.

Answer 2

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.