Reading folk stories helps students primarily with which of the following?

• A. understanding history
• B. increasing knowledge of other cultures
• C. improving vocabulary
• D. increasing knowledge of different religions

Answer: (B)

Reading folk stories mainly broadens students’ understanding of people from cultures other than their own. Folk tales come from many communities and show how different groups think, celebrate, solve problems, and interact in daily life. By reading them, students glimpse customs, beliefs, values, and traditions from around the world, which helps build cultural awareness and empathy. Vocabulary and even historical context can appear as benefits, but the strongest, most direct takeaway is expanding knowledge of diverse cultures.