History
What does the term 'monarch' mean?
A king or queen who rules a country
Name four families of instrument in an orchestra?
Strings, woodwind, brass and percussion
What does GDP stand for?
Gross Domestic Product
What is binary?
A number system using only two digits, o and 1.
What is a freeze frame (tableau)?
A freeze frame is a still image created by actors to show a moment, idea, or scene.
What was the name of Henry VII's first wife?
Catherine of Aragon
What is a chord?
Three or more musical notes played at the same time
What is urbanisation?
The process by which an increasing proportion of a population comes to live in towns and cities.
What is the difference between RAM and ROM?
Random Access Memory - temporary memory
Read Only Memory - permanent memory
What does the term "improvisation" mean?
Improvisation is acting without a script, making up dialogue and actions as you perform.
Why did the transatlantic slave trade take place?
So they could provide free labour to the Americas
What does forte mean in music?
Loud
What is the difference between a push and pull factor?
Push factors are negative conditions that drive people away from their area and pull factors are positive conditions that attract people to a new area.
What does LAN and WAN means?
Local area network and Wide area network
What is body language?
Body language is the way a person uses their posture, gestures, and facial expressions to communicate feelings or ideas.
What was the significance of the Magna Carta 1215?
It was a document limiting the power of the king and establishing that everyone including the monarch was subject to the law.
Describe TWO features of Blues music
1. Originated in African American Communities
2. Uses 12 bar blues structure
3. Call-an-response purpose
4. Used flattened 3rd, 5th and 7th note
5. Often expresses themes of hardship
What is the Demographic Transition Model?
Why do computers use binary?
Binary uses two digits to represent data and instructions.
What is the role of an audience in drama?
The audience watches, listens, and responds to a performance.
What were the FOUR major causes of World War I?
Militarism
Alliance Systems
Imperialism and
Nationalism
What is the difference between major and minor keys?
Major keys generally sound bright and happy; minor keys often sound sad and tense.
Describe one positive and one negative of giving aid to a country.
Positive - can provide immediate relief in disasters, fund schools and hospitals
Negative - create dependency, be tied to political conditions, be poorly distributed
What is the purpose of an IP address?
An IP address is a unique number that identifies a device on a network and allows it to communicate with other devices.
What is characterisation?
Characterisation is the process of creating and developing a believable character through voice, movement, and actions.