Notes, summaries, assignments, exams, and problems for Baccalaureate

Anarchy: absence of government and absolute freedom of the individual, regarded as a political Ideal. Example: Free Territory, It existed from 1918 to 1921 in Russia and Ukraine.

Aristocracy: a form Of government in which power is held by the nobility. Example: no country has An aristocratic government.

Authoritarian: Avoring or enforcing strict obedience to authority, especially that of the Government, at the expense of personal freedom. Example: Argentina under Perón And Nasser in Egypt.

Communist: adhering To or based on the principles of communism. Example: Post-Soviet states: Armenia, Estonia.

Confederation: a more Or less permanent union of countries with some or most political power vested In a central authority. Example: Belgium, Canada.... Continue reading "Autonomous states come together to form a union called" »

Business Concepts

What is a Business?

A business is an organization that strives for a profit by providing goods and services desired by its customers.

Goods

Tangible items manufactured by businesses.

Demographics

Baby Boomers

Baby boomers are people born during the demographic post-World War II baby boom, approximately between the years 1946 and 1964.

Generation X

Please provide information about Generation X.

Generation Y

Please provide information about Generation Y.

Economic Systems

Capitalism

Economic system based on competition in the marketplace and private ownership of the factors of production.

Communism

Economic system characterized by government ownership of virtually all resources, all markets, and economic decision-making by the central government.... Continue reading "Introduction to Business Concepts" »

Soap Operas

1. a) FALSE. “Each show will have several different storylines happening at once that continue over several shows.” b) FALSE. “And we should not forget Emmerdale, which is set on a farm in Yorkshire, in the north of England.”

2. a) The word “soap” comes from the early days of these programs. They were mainly for women, who watched them, probably while they were doing the washing. Because of this, the companies that made cleaning products advertised them when soap operas were being aired. That’s where the word comes from.

b) They magnify daily life, with lots of divorces, love affairs, and violent characters that kill other people; in a few words, a histrionic vision of real life.

3. Depict, At once, Continue, Happen.

4.

Fruits: apple, orange, lemon, strawberry, peach, melon, pear, banana, grapes, pineapple, cherry / Vegetables: potato, green beans, peas, carrot, cauliflower, pepper, cabbage, aubergine, mushrooms, courgette / Salad: lettuce, tomato, cucumber, vinegar, oil / Meat: cow-beef, calf-veal, lamb-chuletillas, lamb, pig-pork / Shellfish: shrimp, oyster, lobster, mussels / Ways to Cook: boil (hervir), fry (freir), grill, roast, bake / Done: rare (crudo), medium-rare, medium, well-done / Describing: tasty, bland, sweet, bitter, salty, unsalty, hot, spicy, bland, fresh, out of date, tender, tough, fatty, lean / Dishes: aperitif, starter, main course, dessert / Payment: bill (cuenta), tip (propina), book (reservar) / Films: pretends (fingir), set in (ambientada)... Continue reading "Food, Cooking, Films, Grammar: Vocabulary and Concepts" »

Diamond Facts: Natural vs. Man-Made

Physical and Chemical Properties

Man-made diamonds are optically, chemically, and physically identical to mined diamonds.

Price Comparison

Regarding price, there is a significant difference:

• A one-carat yellow diamond from nature costs about $20,000.
• A man-made one costs about $6,000.

Artificial Diamond Production

The process involves subjecting a piece of coal to extremely high temperatures and great pressure over a period of various days. This information is often promoted by those in charge of companies that produce artificial diamonds.

Related Terminology

Keywords associated with diamond processing include: overseen, lump, graded, and inscribed (corrected spelling).

Grammar Corrections

• The hardest substance on Earth.

Choosing the Right Career Path

Facts and Considerations

1. True: Choosing a career path is often a confusing and stressful experience.
2. True: You can begin by choosing a career that fits well with your skills.

Common Questions

1. Why is it difficult? It's challenging because, without experience, you don't know what a job truly involves, and careers can be unpredictable.
2. What should you look for? You should aim for a career you are good at and one that you will genuinely want to do.

Key Vocabulary

• Confusing
• Fits
• Reach
• Venture

Sentence Fragments and Answers

1. are motivated
2. best, have ever read
3. for, about
4. where
5. to choose a job she loved

Navigating the January Sales

Facts and Considerations

1. True: Consumers who visit shops are rewarded with discounts of up to 80%.
2. True: Online

Define SDLC models? What are the most known SDLC model?

An SDLC model defines implementation of an approach to the project. It defines the various processes, and phases that would be carried out throughout the project to produce the desired output. There are a variety of SDLC models that exist catering to different needs and characteristics of a project. Some are of iterative nature (Prototyping), whereas some are sequential (waterfall).

Some of the well-known SDLC models are:
Waterfall model, Software prototyping, Rapid application development,

Extreme programming, and End user development. 

List Advantages of using system analysis and design techniques in approaching computerized info system?

• Identifies and solves the right problems
• Implement

Mexico's Path to Independence and Early Republic

In Mexico, the struggle for independence began with priests Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla and José María Morelos y Pavón. It was ultimately completed by Agustín de Iturbide, who led a coalition of Creoles terrified of being governed by the liberal Spanish Constitution of 1812.

Economic Challenges of the New Nation

With the end of the Spanish monopoly, the volume of foreign trade grew significantly, from 148 ships in 1823 to 639 in 1826. However, exports did not keep pace with imports, creating a substantial deficit. This imbalance necessitated the export of precious metals, which in turn created severe problems for the new government. The only way to overcome this crisis was through foreign loans.... Continue reading "Mexico's 19th Century: Independence, Reform, and Nation-Building" »

The Dawn of Latin American Independence (1810-1825)

The Independence movement in Latin America, which had been simmering since the United States broke away from Great Britain in 1776, came to a boil around 1810. Spain's vast Empire in the New World crumbled, and by 1825, all that remained were a few islands in the Caribbean. This passionate, violent era in Latin American history is particularly fascinating. In 1810, South America was still part of Spain's immense New World Empire. By 1825, however, the continent was free, having won its independence at the cost of bloody wars with Spanish and royalist forces. Independence might never have been achieved without the brave leadership of men and women ready to fight for liberty.

Key Causes of Independence

• Creole

In 1959, *Cuba* became the scene of the most successful social revolution in Latin America. This pivotal event was the culmination of decades of political unrest, foreign intervention, and internal struggles for sovereignty and self-determination.

Roots of Revolution: Spanish Rule and US Intervention

*José Martí* was a key leader and founder of *El Partido Revolucionario Cubano*, advocating for Cuba's independence from Spain. However, the brutal tactics of Spanish General *Valeriano Weyler*, who killed many insurgents, fueled further hatred towards Spanish rule.

American businesses in Cuba faced destruction due to the ongoing conflict, causing significant concern in the United States. By 1898, the situation in Cuba was out of control, prompting... Continue reading "Cuba's Revolutionary Path: From Spanish Rule to Castro" »