How did the rich live in the Middle Ages? The homes of rich people were fancier than those of the peasants. They had paved floors and tapestries sometimes hung on walls. They made the house warmer. Only the rich people had glass in their windows. What would life be like in the Middle Ages? The […]
What is a Chinese puzzle?
What is a Chinese puzzle? 1 : an intricate or ingenious puzzle. 2 : something intricate and obscure. How many pieces are in a tangram puzzle? Exploring Tangrams A tangram is a seven-piece puzzle made from a square. A typical tangram set contains two large isosceles right triangles, one medium isosceles right triangle, two small […]
What is the function of segmentation?
What is the function of segmentation? Segmentation provides the means for an organism to travel and protect its sensitive organs from damage. The ability to divide functions into different portions of the body allows an organism to perform increasingly complex activities and use different segments to perform varying functions. What is meant by segmentation? Definition: […]
What is ignorance of the law excuses no one?
What is ignorance of the law excuses no one? Ignorantia juris non excusat or ignorantia legis neminem excusat (Latin for “ignorance of the law excuses not” and “ignorance of law excuses no one” respectively) is a legal principle holding that a person who is unaware of a law may not escape liability for violating that […]
What does Lotus Mandala mean?
What does Lotus Mandala mean? Lotus Mandala and Buddhism Within Buddhism, the lotus mandala is more than just a beautiful flower. In Buddhism, the lotus flower is a symbol of rising above the material world. It’s a way to reach a new level of union with the spiritual universe. This is known as reaching enlightenment. […]
What would happen if all borders were open?
What would happen if all borders were open? A literature summary by economist Michael Clemens leads to an estimate that open borders would result in an increase of 67-147% in GWP (gross world product), with a median estimate of a doubling of world GDP. One estimate placed the economic benefits at 78 trillion. Does any […]
Who can join Opus Dei?
Who can join Opus Dei? In order to join Opus Dei a person must freely ask to do so, in the personal conviction of having received this divine vocation. He may find this out through his prayer and usually with the help of a spiritual director. Do Opus Dei hurt themselves? Members of the real-life […]
What did Plato call Sappho?
What did Plato call Sappho? In antiquity Sappho was regularly counted among the greatest of poets and was often referred to as “the Poetess,” just as Homer was called “the Poet.” Plato hailed her as “the tenth Muse,” and she was honored on coins and with civic statuary. On what is best by Sappho? at […]
What do you mean by self identity?
What do you mean by self identity? Self-identity refers to stable and prominent aspects of one’s self-perception (e.g., ‘I think of myself as a green consumer’; Sparks & Shepherd, 1992). This refers to the extent to which ethical considerations are a part of somebody’s identity, or whether people consider themselves to be ‘ethical consumers’. Why […]
Who is Jesus martyrs?
Who is Jesus martyrs? According to early Christian tradition Polycarp of Smyrna. Justin Martyr. Scillitan Martyrs. Perpetua and Felicity. Ptolemaeus and Lucius. Pothinus, bishop of Lyon, with Blandina and several others, the “Martyrs of Lyon and Vienne” Pope Fabian. Saint Sebastian. Why would someone want to be a martyr? In psychology a person who has […]