Year: 2018

How did Mongol rule influence Russia? How did Mongol rule influence the economy and political structure of Russia? Russians adopted the practice of isolating upper-class women in separate quarters. The absolute power of the Mongols served as a model for later Russian rulers (a centralized government since Mongol rule cut them off from western Europe). […]

What are some examples of critical thinking skills? Critical thinking skills examples Analytical thinking. Good communication. Creative thinking. Open-mindedness. Ability to solve problems. Asking thoughtful questions. Promoting a teamwork approach to problem-solving. Self-evaluating your contributions to company goals. What are some examples of using critical thinking in business? Business Critical Thinking in Action: analyzing and […]

Which sort of representation is based on the principle that if two individuals are similar? Sociological representation Which sort of representation takes place when constituents feel they have the power to hire and fire their representatives? Agency representation What term represents the people and interests that an elected official represents? Spalding Academy 11th Grade 2011 […]

How did the Social Security Act help the Great Depression? This Act provided for unemployment insurance, old-age insurance, and means-tested welfare programs. The Great Depression was clearly a catalyst for the Social Security Act of 1935, and some of its provisions—notably the means-tested programs—were intended to offer immediate relief to families. What did the Social […]

What is a belief that spirits actively influence human life called? Animism. The belief that spirits actively influence human life. Theism. The belief in god or gods as divine powers worthy of worship. What religious system is organized around belief in spirits? Animatism: a religious system organized around a belief in an impersonal supernatural force. […]

What are the laws of learning? Edward Thorndike developed the first three laws of learning: readiness, exercise, and effect. He set also the law of effect which means that any behavior that is followed by pleasant consequences is likely to be repeated, and any behavior followed by unpleasant consequences is likely to be avoided. What […]

Who believed in Foundationalism? There are three different branches within foundationalism worth distinguishing more clearly. Descartes, who had a more internal approach to foundationalism, was a rationalist. He held the belief that the only way to prove anything about the world is to first prove his own existence: ‘I think therefore I am’. Which of […]

Why do we celebrate Labour day in India? International Workers’ Day, also known as Labour Day in most countries and often referred to as May Day, is a celebration of labourers and the working classes that is promoted by the international labour movement and occurs every year on May Day (1 May). Why is Labor […]

Which of the following belief systems are examples of Dharmic religions? Buddhism and Hinduism belief systems are examples of Dharmic religions. What do Hinduism and Buddhism have in common? Buddhism and Hinduism are similar because their architecture is vibrant and colorful. They both have dharma and believe in reincarnation. Both of them also believe in […]

Is it ever morally permissible to lie to someone? Utilitarians base their reasoning on the claim that actions, including lying, are morally acceptable when the resulting consequences maximize benefit or minimize harm. A lie, therefore, is not always immoral; in fact, when lying is necessary to maximize benefit or minimize harm, it may be immoral […]