Category: Social studies

How did Judeo-Christian beliefs differ from Greco-Roman tradition? Belief in God: Judeo-Christian belief was based on monotheism, a belief in only one god whereas; Greco-Roman belief was based on polytheism, belief in many gods. While Greco-Romans believed the gods to be as human as people, with the same feeling and nature, including the faults, as […]

What was the greatest motivation for European exploration? There are three main reasons for European Exploration. Them being for the sake of their economy, religion and glory. They wanted to improve their economy for instance by acquiring more spices, gold, and better and faster trading routes. Also, they really believed in the need to spread […]

In what ways were socialism and communism a response to the social and economic conditions that developed in Europe during the Industrial Revolution? Both were a response to the social and economic conditions that developed in Europe because the industrial revolution brought unsafe working conditions for factory workers. In addition, the gap between the rich […]

What is the best description of the production possibilities curve? The PPF is a curve showing alternative combinations of goods that can be produced when available resources are used efficiently. How is opportunity cost involved with the production possibilities curve? when the opportunity cost of a good remains constant as output of the good increases, […]

Who was the president and military leader of Mexico during the Texas Revolution? Antonio López de Santa Anna What is Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna known for? Antonio López de Santa Anna, born on February 21, 1794, in Jalapa, Mexico, became a military captain and was elected president in 1833, known for his efforts in […]

What causes color constancy? The phenomenon of color constancy occurs when the source of illumination is not directly known. This is due to an ignorance of all possible sources of illumination. Although an object may reflect multiple sources of light into the eye, color constancy causes objective identities to remain constant. What is the importance […]

How many kilocalories of energy would you expect a person? Kilocalories of energy you would expect a person in contemporary England to consume daily (including food, transportation, household use, etc.):thousands. This answer has been confirmed as correct and helpful. What are the components of quality of life? The elements of quality of life are as […]

What plate is the Indo-Australian plate colliding with? Pacific Plate Which mountain range is being pushed up by the Indo-Australian plate? The Himalayas What mountain range did the Indian Plate create? When did Indo-Australian plate collided with the Eurasian plate? about 10 million years ago Is Mount Everest taller than Burj Khalifa? At 2717 feet, […]

What is the least risky type of investment? The investment type that typically carries the least risk is a savings account. CDs, bonds, and money market accounts could be grouped in as the least risky investment types around. These financial instruments have minimal market exposure, which means they’re less affected by fluctuations than stocks or […]

Which disputes suitable for mediation? In conflicts involving breach of contract, real estate, construction and customer disputes, mediation may be preferable to courtroom litigation, particularly for small businesses. What is an example of mediation? When a couple is divorcing and they work with a neutral third party that helps them resolve divorce issues and divide […]