Reconstructing the story of humanity's past
Which instrument uses a bow? violin Which instrument looks like a snake? serpent Who invented the erhu? The Erhu can be traced back to proto-Mongolic instruments which first appeared in China during the Tang Dynasty. It is believed to have evolved from the Xiqin (奚 琴). The xiqin is believed to have originated from the […]
What were some of the main outcome of the Adams Onis Treaty? Under the Onís-Adams Treaty of 1819 (also called the Transcontinental Treaty and ratified in 1821) the United States and Spain defined the western limits of the Louisiana Purchase and Spain surrendered its claims to the Pacific Northwest. In return, the United States recognized […]
Why is it important to address counterclaims? Offering a counterclaim and giving enough evidence to disprove that counterclaim strengthens the argument by reassuring the reader that the student is well-informed and able to discern multiple perspectives. What is the response to a counterclaim? An answer to a counterclaim is a written response by a Plaintiff […]
Why were books so expensive before the Renaissance? Before the invention of the printing press (and the switch to paper for pages), books were very expensive because of the cost of the labour involved in copying them out and the specially treated animal skins (parchment) needed to make pages. When did books become affordable? nineteenth […]
What body of water separates Southwest Asia from South Asia? The Red Sea covers a rift valley created by the movement of the Arabian plate. The Zagros, Elburz, and Taurus mountains at the north side of the plate cut off part of the region from the south. What body of water in Southwest Asia is […]
What are the constitutional principles of federalism? Federalism aside, three key principles are the crux of the Constitution: separation of powers, checks and balances, and bicameralism. Is an introduction to the Constitution? THE PREAMBLE The introduction, or Preamble, to the Constitution, explains the purpose of our government. How is Constitution a significant document? The Constitution […]
How did the United States acquire Samoa? American Samoa became a U.S. territory by deed of cession, starting in 1900. The matai (local chiefs) of Tutuila, the largest island in American Samoa, ceded the island to the United States in 1900. Manu’a followed in 1904. Swain Island joined the territory in 1925 by an act […]
What did the Chaldeans contribute to society? They were used to protect people / their inner selves. The power of this talisman is the combination of metals, every metal is connected and strengthen different qualities in the person, in accordance with its principle. What inventions did the Chaldeans make? Inventions Some of the inventions that […]
Who paid for the building of the Colosseum? The money to fund the colosseum came from two sources: from taxes and from the spoils of war. When Vespasian first assumed the purple at the end of 69, Rome’s finances were a mess. Nero had nearly bankrupted the imperial government with his lavish public entertainments and […]
Which country has the best immigration system? A global survey released in 2016 ranked Sweden as the best country to be an economic immigrant. Countries That Accept the Most Migrants. Sweden. The Netherlands. Italy. Australia. France. Canada. Spain. What benefits do asylum seekers get in USA? Asylees are entitled to certain public benefits. For the […]