Reconstructing the story of humanity's past
Why does Denmark own Greenland? To strengthen trading and power, Denmark–Norway affirmed sovereignty over the island. Because of Norway’s weak status, it lost sovereignty over Greenland in 1814 when the union was dissolved. Greenland became Danish in 1814 and was fully integrated in Denmark in 1953 organised in the Danish constitution. How much does Denmark […]
Which sentence describes the short term and long-term effects of the bombing of Hiroshima? C The short-term effects of the bomb were. anxiety and depression, while long-term. effects were illnesses passed on to later. generations. What are the long-term effects of nuclear weapons? 3 Nuclear weapons produce ionizing radiation, which kills or sickens those exposed, […]
Why does inflation reduce unemployment? If the economy overheats; if the rate of economic growth is faster than the long run trend rate – then we will tend to get demand-pull inflation. Firms push up prices because demand is growing faster than supply. In the short term, this higher growth may lead to lower unemployment […]
Which is an example of iambic pentameter? Iambic pentameter is a line of writing that consists of ten syllables in a specific pattern of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable, or a short syllable followed by a long syllable. For example ‘Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? ‘ from Shakespeare’s sonnet […]
How did silt influence the development of civilizations? The silt build up during the floodings made the lands in the fertile crescent much more suitable for farming. Because of this, Sumerians were able to discover farming. They were able to cultivate crops and started creating settlements around the fertile crescent. How did geography influence the […]
How is Osiris portrayed in the text? In ancient Egyptian art, Osiris is usually portrayed as a bearded king wrapped in cloth like a mummy. He generally wears the crown of Upper Egypt, has an amulet around his neck, and holds a crook and a flail, symbols of his powers as god of fertility and […]
Which US presidents spoke a foreign language? 11 US Presidents Who Spoke Another Language John Adams (1797-1801) Before he became our second president, John Adams was sent to Paris twice for extended periods to negotiate with France. Thomas Jefferson (1801-1809) James Madison (1809-1817) James Monroe (1817-1825) John Quincy Adams (1825-1829) Martin Van Buren (1837-1841) How […]
What is judicial review US history? Judicial review is the idea, fundamental to the US system of government, that the actions of the executive and legislative branches of government are subject to review and possible invalidation by the judiciary. What is meant by judicial review? Judicial review is a type of court proceeding in which […]
How does religion affect South Asia? Religious diversity threatens the unity of the different nations in South Asia because religion defines people’s beliefs, values, and behaviors. For example, Hindus regard the cow as sacred, and riots have occurred when other religious groups have slaughtered cows for food. What religions have influenced contemporary society in South […]
Where are the Mayans and Aztecs located? Mexico Where was the Mayan civilization located? Where were the Aztec civilization located? Where was the Inca civilization located? Inca, also spelled Inka, South American Indians who, at the time of the Spanish conquest in 1532, ruled an empire that extended along the Pacific coast and Andean highlands […]