Notes, summaries, assignments, exams, and problems for Primary education

True or False

T Kunta Kinte was born in Juffure.

F The Koro family was friendly with Kunta Kinte. They were enemies.

T Silla is Omoro's brother.

T John Waller owns a tobacco plantation.

T Kunta Kinte tries to escape John Waller's farm during the New Year party.

F Part 2 happens 20 years after part 1. Only 12 years pass.

T Kunta joins the army as an officer.

T Fiddler dies during Kizzy's naming ceremony.

T Noah dies in a big fire in the woods.

T Tom Lea lives in North Carolina.

F Mingo is Kunta Kinte's uncle. Mingo is a friend of Chicken George.

F In the duel, both men have the right to shoot their guns three times. They can only shoot twice.

T Marcellus offers $2,000 for Kizzy's freedom.

F Mingo dies because of sickness. He dies from a beating.

T George is... Continue reading "Roots: A Study Guide" »

Key Political and Religious Terms in Iran

• Majlis: Unicameral parliament, reformist, vetted members, passes laws that are marginalized by its theocratic nature.
• Expediency Council: Liaison between the Guardian Council and the Majlis. This council makes policy and consists of 32 members who serve five-year terms.
• Guardian Council: The most powerful theological body in Iran, vetting all candidates. Their job is Sharia law oversight, making them too important to create laws. They cross executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
• Assembly of Religious Experts: They meet once a year to choose supreme leaders and are the only branch with the power to oust the Supreme Leader. Members are popularly elected.
• Maslahat: A Sunni concept meaning expediency

The romanticism was the movement during the 19^th Century.

This period was focused in the representation of the self, the philosophy represented in society and the mind as the main source of thinking.

Poetry was the maxim exponent of Romanticism, it represented Literature. Poets considered themselves as leaders that helped to understand society. The poet taught, guided and lead the rest to the truth. They teach them how the world works.

Each poet interpreted Romanticism in his own way; the romantic elements were observed and discussed in different points of view. All of them structured their “romanticism”.

There were two generations of romantic poets. The first generation composed by W. Wordsworth and Coleridge (which is the main interest in... Continue reading "The Romanticism Movement: Poetry, Language, and Society" »

Authoritarian Regimes

Politics: Power was concentrated in the hands of a supreme leader and one ruling political party. Propaganda was used to spread the party's message and glorify the leader. There were no free elections, and other political parties were prohibited.

Economy: The state intervened in and controlled the economy. Public-works programmes were used to reduce unemployment, and trade unions were prohibited or controlled by the ruling party.

Society: The state limited rights and freedoms, and repressive measures were used against people who opposed or criticised the regime.

Foreign policy: These regimes pursued expansionist foreign policies to gain new territory and access to raw materials.

The Second Spanish Republic (1931-1939)

In April... Continue reading "Authoritarian Regimes & Spain's Second Republic: History" »

Understanding the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity. There are 17 interconnected goals:

• 1. No Poverty: End poverty in all its forms everywhere.
• 2. Zero Hunger: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.
• 3. Good Health and Well-being: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
• 4. Quality Education: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
• 5. Gender Equality: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
• 6. Clean Water and Sanitation:

Matching:

• Shah Reza Khan -

  Changed name of country from Persia to Iran

• Shah Reza Pahlavi -

  Shah ousted in 1979 revolution

• Mossadegh -

  Prime Minister ousted by CIA Coup

• Bani Sadr -

  1st President - Non Cleric

• Bazargan -

  1st Prime Minister after Iranian Revolution

• Rafsanjani -

  Former president (89-97) now head of expediency, very centrist

• Khatami -

  5th President of Iran (97-05) - Minister of Culture, freedom of press

• Ahmadinejad -

  6th president of Iran

• Rouhani -

  Current president

• Farsi -

  Language of Iran

• Azares -

  Largest religious minority near Azerbaijan

• Bazergan -

  First prime minister, role abolished, ousted by Khomeini

• Banned Party -

  Feyadin, Tudeh (Marxist guerrilla group)

Your Best Year Ever?

Predictions for 2011

Questions:

• TRUE: Futurologists and experts who study New Year's resolutions predict 2011 will be the best year ever for many people.
• TRUE: 2011 will see less poverty…
• FALSE: California will open the world's largest solar plant and several electric cars will go on sale…
• TRUE: Of course, learning English featured high on many people's lists.

Synonyms

1. Experts
2. Several
3. Instead of
4. Featured

Phonetics

Websites, high. 2-/id/. 3-largest.

Use of English

1. The boy is too short to reach the medicine cabinet.
2. Doris apologized for having read the diary.
3. If Bob doesn't look after his health, he will have problems with it.
4. Various gases make up the atmosphere.
5. Somebody must have taken my wallet.
6. What did she hear coming from the kitchen?

Daoism: The Way of Harmony

Dao means “way” or “path”. In Daoism, it is the primary source of the cosmos, the very ground of all being; therefore, Ch’i (breath, force, power, material energy) embodies the idea of the cosmos. However, Wu Wei (actionless action) seemingly contradicts Dao because these actions don't appear as a defined path or way one might traditionally follow to reach a final destination.

Buddhism: Paths to Enlightenment

Theravada Buddhism

Theravada Buddhism is considered more traditional, with the goal being to become an Arhat (a perfected saint).

Mahayana Buddhism

Mahayana Buddhism is more fluid, with the goal being to become a bodhisattva, a guide to Nirvana.

Both are the two most practiced forms of Buddhism. Mahayana saw... Continue reading "Comparative Religion: Paths to Enlightenment and Salvation" »

Antembolic IVC Filter

Indication

Contraindications

• Hemorrhage
• Major surgery
• Multiple trauma
• Internal bleeding
• Intracranial neoplasm
• Pregnancy

Technique

• Fast 4-6 hours before procedure
• Antibiotic Prophylaxis
• Neck Skin asepsis
• Give Local Anesthesia
• Puncture anterior wall of vein (US)
• Evaluate the wire
• Guide the wire into IVC
• Place the sheath
• Remove wire + ensure luminal location
• Cavography to ensure IVC patency, size, locate Renal Vein

Post-op

• Activity/Diet Rest
• Antibiotic therapy
• NSAIDs
• Warfarin
• Venous

Annapolis, Maryland

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You may know bustling Annapolis is home to the U.S. Naval Academy and Maryland’s capital, but if you’ve never been, you might be surprised at its rich history. The Maryland State House has the honor of being the oldest state capitol in continuous legislative use — and was once the nation’s capitol building. George Washington resigned as commander in chief of the Continental Army in this building in 1783.

After a visit to the Naval Academy, be sure to spend some time walking along the City Dock. Stroll past art galleries, pubs, fashion boutiques, and gift shops. The highlight is “Ego Alley,” named for the parade of expensive and remarkable yachts that sail past this waterfront... Continue reading "Explore Annapolis and Ocean City, Maryland" »