What religion was the Ming Dynasty? Ming dynasty Great Ming 大明 Religion Heaven worship, Taoism, Confucianism, Buddhism, Chinese folk religion, Islam, Roman Catholicism Government Absolute monarchy Emperor (皇帝) • 1368–1398 (first) Hongwu Emperor What finally caused the Ming dynasty to collapse? What finally caused the Ming dynasty to collapse? Manchu tribesmen and government protesters rebelled […]
What are the lasting effects of the cold war?
What are the lasting effects of the cold war? Although the Cold War led to increased development of nuclear weapons for military engagement, the period after the war has seen more developments of nuclear technology in science, especially in the field of medicine, energy, and industry. What effect did the cold war have on the […]
Why is education critical?
Why is education critical? In other words, critical education is fundamentally understood (by us) as striving towards transformation: challenging existing social structures and helping us to build greater equality, social justice, environmental sustainability and collective capacity. How does education break the cycle of poverty? Here are some global facts about education and poverty that might […]
Who is Jon Hamm dating now?
Who is Jon Hamm dating now? Jon Hamm and girlfriend Anna Osceola enjoy a romantic day on the beach in Santa Barbara. Jon Hamm and girlfriend Anna Osceola had some fun in the Santa Barbara sun over the weekend. On Saturday, the 49-year-old “Mad Men” actor enjoyed a beach day with his 32-year-old lady love. […]
What is an example of gender discrimination?
What is an example of gender discrimination? For example, if a worker who identifies as a woman receives a negative performance evaluation that criticizes her for being too “aggressive” (while men who behave the same way are praised for showing “leadership”), or if she wears her hair short and is told she needs to be […]
What is the difference between selective attention and sustained attention?
What is the difference between selective attention and sustained attention? Sustained Attention: The ability to attend to a stimulus or activity over a long period of time. Selective Attention: The ability to attend to a specific stimulus or activity in the presence of other distracting stimuli. What does each side of the brain control? The […]
Is Neville the heir of Gryffindor?
Is Neville the heir of Gryffindor? If you ask about the Gryffindor counterpart of “the heir of Slytherin”, the answer is none. Harry and Neville are both heirs of Gryffindor, as are all the other wizards who did the same throughout time. Is Neville Longbottom the chosen one? Both Harry and Neville were chosen by […]
What happened to the Weekly Reader?
What happened to the Weekly Reader? Scholastic has owned Weekly Reader, a magazine aimed at children and what can only be described as a grammar school must-read, for about six months and today they’ve announced that they’re shutting the 110-year-old publication down. Is Scholastic News free? Spark Curiosity and Inspire a Love of Reading Over […]
What is interesting about quantum physics?
What is interesting about quantum physics? Quantum physics says it’s not empty. Rather, it’s full of energy and brimming with matter and antimatter. In it, random particles pop in and out of existence due to that energy. The particles are made of matter and antimatter, and they appear, touch and explode and disappear all in […]
What are the conditions of general equilibrium?
What are the conditions of general equilibrium? (1) There is perfect competition both in the commodity and factor markets. (2) Tastes and habits of consumers are given and constant. (3) Incomes of consumers are given and constant. (4) Factors of production are perfectly mobile between different occupations and places. What is general equilibrium in production? […]