Which of the following were direct effects of Pizarro’s and Cortes’s defeat of Native Americans? Select all that apply.(2 points)
Responses
fighting between the Spanish and the French
fighting between the Spanish and the French
inspiration for other Europeans to begin explorations and settlement
inspiration for other Europeans to begin explorations and settlement
settlement and colonization of Florida under Spanish rule
settlement and colonization of Florida under Spanish rule
settlement and colonization in the Southwest under Spanish rule
settlement and colonization in the Southwest under Spanish rule
- settlement and colonization of Florida under Spanish rule
- settlement and colonization in the Southwest under Spanish rule
What is the total number of beats for the following rhythm?
An image shows an unsolved arithmetic problem that adds together different kinds of musical notation.The following musical symbols are added together:
• a quarter note
• two eighth rests
• a half note
• a half rest
• a quarter rest
(1 point)
Responses
4
4
8
8
7
7
5
The total number of beats for the given rhythm is 7.
Why might a composer use silence in a piece of music?
(1 point)
Responses
to mark the formal structure
to mark the formal structure
to represent an idea
to represent an idea
to create dramatic tension
to create dramatic tension
all of the above
All of the above. A composer may use silence in a piece of music to mark the formal structure, to represent an idea, and to create dramatic tension.
The late 1400s through the early 1600s was a time of exploration and early settlement of several European colonies. Each European country had different reasons for their exploration and settlement, but all encountered Native Americans during their exploration, growth, and development. Write a paragraph that compares and contrasts the relationships of the Native Americans with at least two of the European groups. Those groups include the Spanish, French, Dutch, and English. Using all four groups are not necessary for full credit.
(4 points)
During the late 1400s through the early 1600s, the Native Americans encountered different relationships with the European groups of Spanish, French, Dutch, and English. The Spanish established a complex relationship with the Native Americans in their colonies. While some Spanish explorers sought to convert the Native Americans to Christianity and establish a cooperative relationship, others exploited them for labor and resources. In contrast, the French maintained a more cooperative relationship with the Native Americans. They established trading alliances and fostered a fur trade network, often intermarrying with Native Americans and respecting their customs and traditions. The Dutch and the English, on the other hand, had more contentious relationships with the Native Americans. The Dutch engaged in violent conflicts with the indigenous populations in their efforts to expand their fur trade empire. Similarly, the English initially encountered resistance from Native American tribes, leading to conflicts such as the Powhatan Wars in Virginia. These interactions highlight the varied relationships between Native Americans and European groups during this period of exploration and settlement.
Which description explains the cause of vague pronoun references?(1 point)
Responses
A pronoun replaces an antecedent.
A pronoun replaces an antecedent.
The antecedent of a pronoun is not clear.
The antecedent of a pronoun is not clear.
The pronouns do not agree in number.
The pronouns do not agree in number.
A pronoun is repeated in a sentence.
The cause of vague pronoun references is that the antecedent of a pronoun is not clear.
How does a vague pronoun reference cause confusion for the reader or listener?(1 point)
Responses
It makes them have to consult a dictionary to figure out the pronoun reference.
It makes them have to consult a dictionary to figure out the pronoun reference.
It makes the reader or listener not want to finish reading or listening.
It makes the reader or listener not want to finish reading or listening.
It makes them guess which pronouns are being used.
It makes them guess which pronouns are being used.
It makes the reader or listener guess which antecedent is being referred to.
A vague pronoun reference causes confusion for the reader or listener by making them guess which antecedent is being referred to.
Identify common reasons for vague pronoun references. Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
misspelling antecedents
misspelling antecedents
too many antecedents
too many antecedents
replacing pronouns with nouns
replacing pronouns with nouns
no pronouns
no pronouns
no antecedents
The two common reasons for vague pronoun references are:
- too many antecedents
- replacing pronouns with nouns
Use this sentence to answer the question.
Nancy found a wristwatch and a pocket watch in the drawer but it didn't work.
Which type of vague pronoun reference is used in this sentence?
(1 point)
Responses
hidden antecedents
hidden antecedents
too many antecedents
too many antecedents
no antecedents
no antecedents
too many pronouns
The type of vague pronoun reference used in this sentence is "hidden antecedents".
Which of the following describes members of an extended family?
(1 point)
Responses
mother, father, sisters, and brothers
mother, father, sisters, and brothers
aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents
aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents
neighbors and classmates
neighbors and classmates
parents and grandparents
parents and grandparents
The correct option is "aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents". Members of an extended family include aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents in addition to parents and siblings.
Which of the following types of maps shows correct shapes and directions but distorts distances or sizes?
(1 point)
Responses
equal-area projection
equal-area projection
Mercator projection
Mercator projection
Mollweide projection
Mollweide projection
Robinson projection
The correct answer is "Mercator projection". A Mercator projection is a type of map that shows correct shapes and directions but distorts distances or sizes.
Which of the following explains why seasonal conditions vary in parts of the world?
(1 point)
Responses
Earth is rotating on its axis.
Earth is rotating on its axis.
Earth's axis is tilted as it revolves around the sun.
Earth's axis is tilted as it revolves around the sun.
Earth's orbit keeps it in line with the sun.
Earth's orbit keeps it in line with the sun.
Earth takes 365 days to revolve around the sun.
The correct explanation for why seasonal conditions vary in parts of the world is that Earth's axis is tilted as it revolves around the sun.
Which of the following explains why the temperature of land near water is different than inland?
(1 point)
Responses
Bodies of water reflect the sun, thus changing the temperature.
Bodies of water reflect the sun, thus changing the temperature.
Land near water is at a higher altitude, so it is closer to the sun.
Land near water is at a higher altitude, so it is closer to the sun.
The air over the water affects the air and land nearby.
The air over the water affects the air and land nearby.
Water changes land temperatures where it touches the shoreline.