Conservative historians who represent a traditional account as_ because of its age, may be guilty of taking on trust what they should have examined in a conscientious fashion.
Correct answer: A. ancient
- A. ancient
- B. Mythical
- C. False
- D. Accurate
Explanation
Ancient (A) means very old, fitting the context of historians accepting traditional accounts solely based on their age.
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