Fill in the blanks by selecting suitable words from the word bank. You may not use any of the words more than once. A speculate B prospect C insight D boost E contest F affected G appreciation H education I spectacular J mystery K recovery L promote M invest N effected O aspiration Through exploration of the humanities we learn how to think creatively and critically, to analyze, and to ask questions. Because these skills allow us to gain new 1._____ into everything from poetry and paintings to business models and politics humanistic subjects have been at the heart of a liberal arts 2._____ since the ancient Greeks first used them to educate their citizens. Research into the human experience helps to 3._____ our knowledge about our world. Through the work of humanities scholars, we learn about the values of different cultures, about what goes into making a work of art, and about the 4._____ of how history is made. Their efforts depict the great accomplishments of the past, help us understand the world today, and give us tools to imaging the 5._____ of our future. Today, humanistic knowledge continues to 6._____ the ideal foundation for exploring and understanding the human experience. earning another language might help to 7._____ you with great insights as well as gain much 8.______ of different cultures. Taking a close look at a sculpture might make you think about how an artist's life 9._____ his creative decisions. Reading a book from another region of the world might help you 10._____ about the meaning of democracy Listening to history courses might give you a clearer picture of what the future will be like.