Unit 1
What is development?
The process in which someone or something grows or changes and becomes more advanced.
Provide one example of cultural difussion
- Greek language is ancestor of modern european languages;
- jeans were popular in USA in the 1950's, soon spread to Europe and Asia. Today blus jeans are popular worldwide;
Name 3 main monotheistic Abrahamic religions
Judaism, Chrisristianity, Islam
What is government?
A government is the system or group of people governing an organized community, often a state.
Name type of conflict based on religious disagreement
ideological
Name non-renewable natural resources
Minerals, fossil fuels (oil, coal, natural gas), soil, etc.
Name 3 main elements of an argumentative essay
- Introduction;
- Main body;
- Conclusion;
Name 5 pillars of Islam
1. belief
2. prayer
3. charity
4. pilgrimage
5. fasting
What are the differences between limited and absolute monarchy?
1. Absolute monarchy or undemocratic monarchy transmits absolute powers to the monarch who acts as a dictator or head of the state.
2. Constitutional monarchy or liberal monarchy gives limited powers to the monarch as in the monarchy of England.
3. In the constitutional monarchy, the prime minister of the state holds the maximum powers and political effectiveness.
4. Absolute monarchs were initiated due to holy wars and the decline of the church.
5. Constitutional monarchy was initiated when the monarchs emerged as irresponsible and careless leaders.
What are the reasons of conflict?
- economics;
- nationalism;
- religion;
- racism, etc.
What is nuclear power?
Nuclear power (energy)- a powerful form of energy produced by splitting the central parts of atoms (nuclei). It is used to produce electricity.
Bastian, S., Kitching, J., & Sims, R. (2014). Theory of Knowledge. Essex, UK: Pearson
Identify and explain type of the sourse by APA
Book
Who were the Amazons in greek mythology?
In Greek mythology, the Amazons were a nation of fierce female warriors, descendants of Ares, the god of war. The Amazons were usually pictured fighting on horseback with bows and arrows, spears, and axes and carrying a crescent-shaped shield.
Could citizens of Kazakhstan become a citizen of USA at the same time?
No, because dual citizenship is not allowed in our country
Sphere of cooperation between ancient Egypt and Nubia
- trade;
- culture;
- religion, etc.
What are the differences between human resources and human capital?
Human resources are therefore regarded as the scarcest and most crucial productive resource that creates the largest and longest lasting advantage for an organization.
Human capital. Health, knowledge, motivation, and skills, the attainment of which is regarded as an end in itself (irrespective of their income potential) because they yield fulfillment and satisfaction to the possessor. In an organizational context, human capital refers to the collective value of the organization's intellectual capital (competencies, knowledge, and skills).
What are the main cultural achievements of ancient China during Han dynasty?
- centralized government;
- papermaking;
- developed trade networks (Silk road);
- started to record history;
Describe Exodus according to the Torah
Exodus – escape of Israelites from slavery in Egypt.
How does the democracy of ancient Athens differ from the democracy of modern time?
Ancient greeks used direct type of democracy but in modern time representative type of democracy wide spreaded
What are the consequences of the battle at Thermopylae?
- ancient greek city-states united;
- at the battle of Salamis they withdrew persian troops and through unification they saved their territory