The nobility Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

AP EURO AMSCO Final"This image (Peter the Great) is best understood within the context of which of the following developments in Russia? A. Urbanization and rapid population growth in Eastern Europe B. Military reform and growth of mercantile trade C. Educational reform to revise Russian traditions D. The spread of Slavic independence movements" - correct answers B "This image(Peter the Great) most clearly represents which of the following trends in Europe in the 17th and 18th centurie...

metonym correct answers (Greek "change of name"): one of the most significant figures of thought. Using a word to denote another concept or other concepts, by virtue of habitual association. Thus "The Press," designating printed news media. Fictional names often work by associations of this kind; substitute something with association synecdoche correct answers (Greek "to take with something else"): a figure of thought. Using a part to express the whole, or vice versa, e.g. "all hand...

Unit 1 government - The institution through which a society makes and enforces its public policies Sovereignty - supreme power or authority Federal Reserve System - The country's central banking system, which is responsible for the nation's monetary policy by regulating the supply of money and interest rates Brain Trust - Many of the advisers who helped Roosevelt during his presidential candidacy continued to aid him after he entered the White House. A newspaperman once described the gro...

Aristocracy correct answersA government by the few, in which the leaders are meritorious and chosen by virtue of their birth into noble families. Constituents correct answersThose people legally entitled to vote for an officeholder. Delegate correct answersA representative who reflects the opinions of those who elected him or her into office. Democracy correct answersA government in which all citizens share their power Direct Democracy correct answersA type of government in which all...

Any large group of people who share common bonds of race, language, custom, tradition, and perhaps religion is called a(n) correct answer: nation A defined political community that controls a specific part of the earth's surface and has an organized government that has the power to make and enforce laws without approval from any higher authority is called correct answer: a state Idea that the state has complete and total authority in the lands it controls correct answer: Sovereignty ...

AMSCO AP World History Unit 3 Review Already Passed Ming Dynasty It was perhaps the peak of Chinese civilization with 300 years of peace and prosperity. They improved the Grand Canal, made great porcelain, and under Yong Le encouraged exploration. Manchu Northeast Asian peoples who founded the Qing Empire. Qing Dynasty Minority Manchu rule over China that incorporated new territories, experienced substantial population growth, and sustained significant economic growth. Kangxi Qing emperor (r....

SNCOA Test 2 Latest Update Graded A+ Purpose as a profession serve society by effectively delivering a necessary and useful service Each profession establishes a unique subculture that distinguishes practitioners from the society they serve (and other professions) while supporting and enhancing society have unique standards of performance and codes of ethics to create and maintain their effectiveness Professions also develop particular vocabularies/terms, establish journals, and some...

Discuss the advantage of intrinsic motivation in the class - Students will find satisfaction in activity at completion of a task. Compare and contrast career opportunities for musicians in classical performance and popular music performance - Classical: symphony orchestra, concert bands, and operas. Popular: theaters, house band, etc. both: semi/permanent gigs, gigs/one time performance, teaching, union resources Describe factors that affect student participation in a school music program ...

What is the relationship between the humanities and technology? a) Technology has led to an increase in globalization by making the world smaller and connecting people together through social networks via the internet. b) Technology has increased our ability to preserve, document and share works of art, literature, and music in a way that is unprecedented. What theme is found in multiple historical periods? Individualism How do we identify themes in a literary or artistic work? ...

Medieval musical period - After fall of Rome 476 - 1300s Monophonic chant - Medieval. Single unison melodic line. Somber religious chants called plainchant or plainsong. Gregorian chants too. When other voices added, they moved parallel to the main voice. Cantus firmus - Main melody in a chant Motet - Medieval. Evolved from monophonic chant. Adding additional parts against main cantus firmus. Popular by 1200s. Continued through Bach. Organum - Medieval. Evolved from plainchant. Means addi...