Which effect did the invention of the printing press have on publication of the Bible? The printing press drastically cut the cost of producing books and other printed materials. Prior to Gutenberg’s invention, the only way of making multiple copies of a book was to copy the text by hand, an laborious and intensely time-consuming […]
What is the ordered pairs of a function?
What is the ordered pairs of a function? An ordered pair is a composition of the x coordinate (abscissa) and the y coordinate (ordinate), having two values written in a fixed order within parentheses. It helps to locate a point on the Cartesian plane for better visual comprehension. The numeric values in an ordered pair […]
Who was nun Guda?
Who was nun Guda? German nun and artist. A German nun, Guda worked in the scriptoria of her convent at Westphalia. Few of her works have been identified, but she left her mark on one particular manuscript. It is a homiliary (book of sermons) for which she prepared the miniatures and decorated the ornate capital […]
During which step in steps to solve a problem?
During which step in steps to solve a problem? The Problem-Solving Process Define the problem. Differentiate fact from opinion. Generate alternative solutions. Postpone evaluating alternatives initially. Evaluate and select an alternative. Evaluate alternatives relative to a target standard. Implement and follow up on the solution. What step should be completed first to solve a problem […]
Who invented the motion picture projector?
Who invented the motion picture projector? Eadweard Muybridge How does a Kinetoscope work? In it, a strip of film was passed rapidly between a lens and an electric light bulb while the viewer peered through a peephole. Behind the peephole was a spinning wheel with a narrow slit that acted as a shutter, permitting a […]
What skills does a musician need?
What skills does a musician need? Personal requirements for a Musician Musical skills. Stamina to perform at peak level. Self-confidence, motivation, dedication and determination. Good communication skills. Able to concentrate for long periods. Mastery of one or more styles of music such as classical, jazz or pop. Flair for entertainment. What does it mean to […]
What weakened the Assyrian empire?
What weakened the Assyrian empire? Assyria weakened itself economically by continuous wars to maintain its empire, including defending against invasions by an Indo-European tribal people, the Cimmerians, who came upon the Assyrians from the northeast. The Assyrians were then weakened by conflicts over succession, by coups and civil war. What led to the rise and […]
What are the three types of licenses that are used for stock photography?
What are the three types of licenses that are used for stock photography? The three licenses used for stock photography are Royalty free, rights-managed, and extended or enhanced. What is the difference between a royalty free and a rights managed image? Royalty Free license grants non-exclusive, unlimited and multiple use of an image, with few […]
How many steps are there in the seven-step improvement process?
How many steps are there in the seven-step improvement process? The Seven-Step Improvement Process The goal is to define and manage the steps needed to identify, define, gather process, analyze, present and implement improvements. What is the purpose of the Continual Service Improvement CSI stage of the service lifecycle? The ITIL CSI lifecycle stage aims […]
What is the lamassu made of?
What is the lamassu made of? The lamassu from Nimrud now in the Metropolitan Museum in NYC is made from alabaster (gypsum). Why was the lamassu created? During the Neo-Assyrian Empire (c. 883-612), large monumental bulls, often with wings and always with human heads, were placed as gateway guardians at the entrances of royal palaces […]