Reconstructing the story of humanity's past
What are the two key features of Hebrew poetry? There are two primary methods: counting syllables and counting accents. The Hebrew verse unit is very short, often composed of only two or three words. When counting accents, each of these words receives an accent. What is Hebrew poetry? Hebrew poetry is poetry written in the […]
What effect did trade embargoes and the War of 1812 have on American industry? What effect did trade embargoes and the War of 1812 have on American industry? There was growth in American industry because Americans could not import British goods. You just studied 2 terms! Was steam power used to evacuate this part of […]
What was Olaudah Equiano purpose for writing? Oladauh Equiano’s purpose in writing mostly was to oppose the pro-slavery propaganda. His narratives of slavery did the job of promoting humanity by presenting before people the horrific treatment given to the slaves. These narratives were also influenced by the thoughts of abolitionist orators. Who was Olaudah Equiano […]
What other types of special courts are there? Special courts – federal courts which were created by Congress to hear specific types of cases. Sometimes called “legislative courts,” they include: the Court of Military Appeals, the Claims Court, the Tax Court, territorial courts, and the courts of the District of Columbia. What are the special […]
What did Songhai trade? It was a great cosmopolitan market place where kola nuts, gold, ivory, slaves, spices, palm oil and precious woods were traded in exchange for salt, cloth, arms, horses and copper. Islam had been introduced to the royal court of Songhai in 1019, but most people remained faithful to their traditional religion. […]
What is the difference between criminal and civil cases? Criminal Cases: Key Differences. Civil cases usually involve private disputes between persons or organizations. Criminal cases involve an action that is considered to be harmful to society as a whole (hence, these are considered offenses against the “state” or the jurisdiction of the prosecution). What is […]
What are the disadvantages of a written constitution? Disadvantages of a Written Constitution Cast in stone. Many experts view written constitutions as rigid documents which are deeply entrenched in the governing system of a country. Difficult to change. A written constitution tends to be rigid and since it is deeply entrenched it is difficult to […]
How did fire help Paleolithic survive? Life became less difficult for Paleolithic people once they discovered how to make fire. People learned that fire provided warmth in cold caves. It provided light when it was dark and could be used to scare away wild animals. Armed with spears, hunters could also use fire to chase […]
What training did Spartans do? Spartan children were placed in a military-style education program. At the age of 7, Spartan boys were removed from their parents’ homes and began the “agoge,” a state-sponsored training regimen designed to mold them into skilled warriors and moral citizens. What was Sparta’s education like? Education in Sparta was completely […]
Why is a modest proposal an effective satire? Give examples of satire in “A Modest Proposal” and describe why they are satirical. Answer: The entirety of “A Modest Proposal” is satirical because it makes fun of other grand ideas that people have proposed to solve big problems in society. What is the author’s purpose in […]