Question 1
Which of the following was not a factor in the cultural flowering of the twelfth century?
a. The Carolingian Renaissance was rejected for new ideas.
b. The end of invasions permitted more travel and more political stability.
c. There was recognition of the importance of classical contributions.
d. There was increasing commerce and the literacy skills associated with it.
e. Contacts with Islamic and Byzantine cultures led to the translation into Latin of ancient Greek works.
Question 2
How did some movie theaters support the war effort against Germany and Japan?
a. They showed short film biographies of American soldiers.
b. They displayed the pictures of orphaned European children who were available for adoption.
c. They had contests to see which patron could come closest to forecasting the date on which the war wouldend.
d. They held plasma premiers at which patrons could donate blood to the Red Cross as the price of admission.
Red squirrel In Germany
Anopheles larva from southern Germany, about 8 mm long
A pygmy hippopotamus rests in some water to help prevent its skin from cracking at Ueno Zoo in Japan
Niijima, Japan
Bridge in Japan
A poster encourages women to work in munitions to support the war effort.