-
Week 10
(1) What was the Ptolemaic-Aristotelian view of the universe, and how did Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, and Newton undermine it and institute an alternative? The Ptolemaic-Aristotelian view held that Earth was at the center of the universe, with celestial bodies moving in perfect circular orbits around it. Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, and Newton challenged this: Copernicus proposed…
-
Causes of Climates
Different climates in different parts of the world result from a combination of factors, including the Earth’s rotation, atmospheric circulation patterns, proximity to oceans or large bodies of water, elevation, and geographical features such as mountains and valleys. These factors contribute to the formation of distinct climate zones across the globe. On a global scale,…
-
Week 9
(1) According to your reading and the examples in the slides, what are some of the characteristic features of (a) Mannerism and (b) the Baroque? (A) Mannerism art depicted paintings with more asymmetrical points of view, more exaggeration on lighting, and introduced slight signs of movement. (B) Baroque art took Mannerism’s introduction to movement and…
-
How to Avoid Debts
Borrowing to buy something that depreciates, like a car or electronic device, can have financial drawbacks. Firstly, interest accrues on loans, increasing the overall cost. The borrowed amount, when repaid, often exceeds the initial purchase price. Additionally, if the item depreciates rapidly, you may end up owing more than the asset’s current value. Moreover, depreciation…
-
Week 8
(1) Mercantilism emphasized national wealth through a positive balance of trade, accumulation of precious metals, and state intervention in the economy to boost exports and limit imports. (2) Wars involving France in the latter half of the seventeenth century were driven by power struggles, territorial disputes, and religious conflicts, resulting in the Treaty of Westphalia…
-
Biotechnology
In the mid-20th century, biotechnology underwent a transformative phase marked by groundbreaking discoveries that significantly enhanced precision and power. One pivotal milestone was the elucidation of the DNA double helix structure by James Watson and Francis Crick in 1953. This breakthrough laid the foundation for understanding genetic information and paved the way for manipulating living…
-
Dominant Alleles
Dominant alleles, despite their prevalence in determining traits, can still result in rare expressions due to various factors. One key aspect is the presence of multiple alleles influencing a single trait. While a dominant allele may be responsible for a specific characteristic, other alleles in the gene pool contribute to the overall variation. For instance,…
-
Week 7 Questions
(1) Cardinal Richelieu’s primary aims were to centralize royal power in France, strengthen the monarchy, and diminish the influence of both internal and external threats. (2) Factors contributing to the decline of Spain included economic troubles, military overextension, inefficiency, and a rigid social structure. (3) Constitutionalism refers to a system of government where a constitution…
-
10% Extra
Personal finance is not the hardest subject to learn, but the hardest to implement in life. Americans all over the US struggle to keep their purses and wallets bulging with money due to many bad, incontrollable habits. Personal finance has many aspects and methods to learn and adapt into one’s schedule, but there are three…
-
Week 6 Questions
(1) What was English life like under Oliver Cromwell? Oliver Cromwell was an English statesman, politician, and soldier. After he reigned victorious in the English Civil War, he had two objectives for the growing power that was England: to restore order, and to foster piety and morality. Being a Catholic and Puritan, Oliver stated that…
-
Subscribe
Subscribed
Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
Eli’s Mind 