1. The Chou period in ancient China corresponds most closely to the period between the years of (a) 1000 and 250 BC (b) 1500 and 500 BC (c) 500 and 150 BC (d) 1200 and 200 BC (e) 900 and 100 BC 2. Which of the following events occurred in China between 350 and 500 … Read more
1. Improvisation characterizes which musical style? A. Folk B. Jazz C. Impressionist D. Opera E. Rock and roll 2. What is a dithyramb? I. A forerunner of Greek tragedies. II. A scene of action in a tragedy. III. A frenzied and impassioned hymn performed by a chorus of men. IV. The conclusion of a play … Read more
The Sea of Faith Was once, too, at the full, and round earth’s shore Lay like the folds of a bright girdle furl’d. But now I only hear Its melancholy, long, withdrawing roar, Retreating, to the breath Of the night-wind, down the vast edges drear And naked shingles of the world. 1. Which of the … Read more
1. Which of the following is the best revision of sentence 1 below? There is an axiom used in urban planning and it is this: increasing safety for bicyclists will result in increased ridership A. Axiomatically, urban planners believe that by increasing safety for bicyclists, they can increase ridership. B. Urban planners are axiomatic about … Read more
1. The president CANNOT issue a pardon in the case of (A) persons related to the president. (B) officials who serve the president. (C) persons convicted of treason. (D) impeached government officials. 2. When can the vice president vote in the Senate? (A) Always (B) Never (C) When a vote is tied (D) When a … Read more
Study abroad programs provide many benefits to students, and a wide variety of programs are available. Learning about new cultures, being immersed into a new language, and familiarization with new methods of learning are just a few of the benefits that have lasting impacts on students who choose to study in a foreign country. Study … Read more
Visiting a prospective college is one of the most important tools for a student trying to decide where to go to school. You can only learn so much information through brochures, mailings, and phone calls. While potential students will consider different things at different colleges, there are a number of aspects that need to be … Read more
A distance learning college degree has some similarities and differences with a traditional college degree. Associates, bachelors, masters, or doctorate degrees can be obtained through a distance program. As long as the university the student is earning a degree through is accredited, a credible degree can be earned this way, through non-traditional classroom time. Most … Read more
Writing is a process, which means a paper is rarely, if ever, finished after the first draft. Once the writer has finished the first draft of the assignment, it is time to begin editing and proofreading this draft. These are steps that are necessary to make the paper a polished, error-free final copy that truly … Read more
The scientific method is used to test a hypothesis (the best explanation) and figure out how and why something works. The process allows the person conducting the experiment to be free of any personal bias or opinion so that the conclusion is valid. If the scientific method is used and recorded with precision, others throughout … Read more