What is the primary function of stories in human communication and culture?

• a) To convey factual information

• b) To entertain and amuse

• c) To preserve cultural traditions

What distinguishes history from stories?

• a) Stories are fictional, while history is factual

• b) History encompasses a broader spectrum, including fiction

• c) Stories lack cultural context

Why is history important for shaping identity?

• a) It reinforces fictional narratives

• b) It provides a factual foundation and insight into cultural roots

• c) It hampers the understanding of the past

What role do shared histories play in building better intercultural relationships?

• a) They lead to cultural isolation

• b) They foster mutual understanding, respect, and communication

• c) They promote historical conflict

Why is it important to understand historical events more comprehensively through shared histories?

• a) To simplify historical narratives

• b) To challenge singular, biased narratives and encourage critical thinking

• c) To ignore socio-cultural dynamics

Historical negationism involves the deliberate distortion or denial of historical facts.

• True

• False

Altering history can lead to a loss of trust, weakened identity, and increased social division.

• True

• False

The European Cultural Convention was established to create divisions among European nations.

• True

• False

Shared values and cultural diversity are considered sources of division within Europe.

• True

• False

Knowing histories shared with other nations is insignificant for international cooperation.

• True

• False