What happens if you say no to jury duty? Jury service is an important civic duty which is regulated in New South Wales by the Jury Act 1977 (the Act). Section 63 of the Act prescribes a maximum penalty of 20 penalty units, which is currently equivalent to $2,200, for anyone who fails to attend […]
Why was Louis Armstrong important to Jazz?
Why was Louis Armstrong important to Jazz? Many scholars call Louis Armstrong the first great jazz soloist. From the beginning of his career as a bandleader, Armstrong created ensembles to showcase his spectacular trumpet playing. His music had such an important effect on jazz history that many scholars, critics, and fans call him the first […]
What is the purpose of the active reading strategy?
What is the purpose of the active reading strategy? Active reading allows students to remain engaged in the text by using strategies such as read aloud/think aloud, clarifying, summarizing, highlighting and making predictions. By using these strategies, students will stay focused on what they are reading and increase their ability to comprehend the material. What […]
How did Hippocrates influence modern medicine?
How did Hippocrates influence modern medicine? Hippocrates is considered to be the father of modern medicine because in his books, which are more than 70. He described in a scientific manner, many diseases and their treatment after detailed observation. Why is Hippocrates important today? Hippocrates traveled throughout Greece practicing his medicine. He founded a medical […]
What fingers do you use to set a volleyball?
What fingers do you use to set a volleyball? To find your volleyball setting position…, put your hands above your head with your index fingers and your thumbs together. You should be able to place a ball into this hand position and let the ball just sit there comfortably. How should your hands be when […]
Who was the German mapmaker that named America?
Who was the German mapmaker that named America? Martin Waldseemüller When did Amerigo Vespucci discover America? 1501 Is America named after Amerigo Vespucci? America is named after Amerigo Vespucci, the Italian explorer who set forth the then revolutionary concept that the lands that Christopher Columbus sailed to in 1492 were part of a separate continent. […]
Who supported artists during the Renaissance?
Who supported artists during the Renaissance? The Medici Who were supporters or patrons of Renaissance artists *? The Medici family were patrons of art (they paid and supported artists for their work). Who were patrons of the arts during the Renaissance? Though the Catholic Church remained a major patron of the arts during the Renaissance–from […]
How does cognitive dissonance change attitudes?
How does cognitive dissonance change attitudes? Cognitive dissonance refers to a situation involving conflicting attitudes, beliefs or behaviors. This produces a feeling of mental discomfort leading to an alteration in one of the attitudes, beliefs or behaviors to reduce the discomfort and restore balance. What creates cognitive dissonance? When their beliefs are challenged, or when […]
How did the colonies grow so quickly?
How did the colonies grow so quickly? The Colonial Population These populations continued to grow at a rapid rate throughout the 18th century primarily because of high birth rates and relatively low death rates. Over 90% were farmers, with several small cities that were also seaports linking the colonial economy to the larger British Empire. […]
How do anabolic steroids work to improve athletic performance?
How do anabolic steroids work to improve athletic performance? Anabolic steroids help build muscle tissue and increase body mass by acting like the body’s natural male hormone, testosterone. However, steroids cannot improve an athlete’s agility or skill. Many factors determine athletic ability, including genetics, body size, age, sex, diet and how hard the athlete trains. […]