What are the oldest man made structures? The stone wall at the entrance of Theopetra Cave in Greece is the oldest ruins in the world – it is believed to be the oldest man made structure ever found. Archaeologists think that the wall may have been built as a barrier to protect the cave’s residents […]
Which of the five pillars of Islam are Muslims required?
Which of the five pillars of Islam are Muslims required? The five pillars – the declaration of faith (shahada), prayer (salah), alms-giving (zakat), fasting (sawm) and pilgrimage (hajj) – constitute the basic norms of Islamic practice. They are accepted by Muslims globally irrespective of ethnic, regional or sectarian differences. What do the five pillars of […]
What Middle East country has a monarchy?
What Middle East country has a monarchy? It includes the ruling houses of those states which are monarchies: Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the each of the seven emirates which make up the United Arab Emirates. The Ruling families and their current head (and therefore Ruler) are: Al Khalifa family in Bahrain: Hamad bin […]
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Which Canadian region is heavily influenced by the French?
Which Canadian region is heavily influenced by the French? The Quiet Revolution also turned Quebec from the most religious province into the most secular. Quebec has been strongly influenced by Early modern France as it was part of New France. What happened in the 1960’s in Quebec? 1960s. 1960 – Quebec general election: The election […]
Why were priests so influential in ancient Sumerian society?
Why were priests so influential in ancient Sumerian society? Priests specialized in practicing rituals. They could divine (predict or understand) the will of the gods, what to do if the gods were displeased, and how to gain the gods’ favor. This made priests extremely important to the Sumerians, and they became some of the most […]
What was the purpose of the National Film Board of Canada?
What was the purpose of the National Film Board of Canada? Initially known as the National Film Commission, it was created by an act of Parliament in 1939. Its mandate, as set forth in the National Film Act, 1950, is “to produce and distribute and to promote the production and distribution of films designed to […]
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What does Marx say about class?
What does Marx say about class? Class, for Marx, is defined as a (social) relationship rather than a position or rank in society. In Marx’s analysis, the capitalist class could not exist without the proletariat, or vice-versa. What is the nature of social conflict? Social conflict is the struggle for agency or power in society. […]
Which state attempted to be an all forms of affirmative action?
Which state attempted to be an all forms of affirmative action? Texas When did affirmative action law? 1965 Who proposed affirmative action? President John F. Kennedy issues Executive Order 10925, which creates the Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity and mandates that projects financed with federal funds “take affirmative action” to ensure that hiring and employment […]