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Definition of Key Terms Just intonation is defined as any musical temperament or tuning system in which ratios of whole numbers make frequencies of notes interrelated. Therefore, any interval being tuned in similar way is defined as just interval. The two notes between the intervals are members of the same harmonic series.  Just intonation is…

Discuss and analyze the similarities and differences between the genocides committed in Rwanda and Yugoslavia in the 1990s. The Rwandan and Bosnian genocides were more similar than different. Both were ignited due to past tensions between two separate ethnicities, and both were supported by the governing force at the time. The newly created Hutu government…

When Machiavelli wrote “The Prince” In the sass’s, his Intentions did not apply to the twentieth century. Some very important figures of the twentieth century used basic ideals from “The Prince” to obtain and maintain their position in power. One of these Individuals was Doll Hitler. Hitler used numerous Machiavellian ideas to win his respective…

Passive Resistance is the act of nonviolently resisting methods of the government, a person in power, or specific laws. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi embraced this concept in 1897 when he questioned the status of Indians under British rule. Gandhi participated in numerous protests, resulting in his arrest on five occasions. While imprisoned, he conducted hunger strikes…

Trashon Pelton’s article on Native American Dream Catchers from the University of Central Oklahoma highlights my curiosity in exploring the varied art forms of Native Americans in the realm of social studies. The Native American culture encompasses numerous tribes, each making their own contributions to a diverse array of artistic expressions such as paintings, jewelry…

The favorable trade climate in the eastern portion of the Mediterranean Sea resulted primarily in the development of early civilizations. These early civilizations had complex socio-political systems that were derived from early forms of religious substructures. The worship of petty gods” (gods that assumed various characters of nature) was considered a complement to social order…

Legends of the Fall is a captivating tale written by Jim Harrison and adapted into a film. It revolves around three brothers named Alfred, Tristan, and Samuel residing on a Montana plantation. Upon reaching adulthood, they embark on a journey to war as a united front. Samuel, the cherished family member, receives exceptional care from…

The basilica has a long and storied history that begins second century BCE and continues to the present day. The basilica gained popularity during the rise of the Roman Empire and went through its most dramatic changes during Late Antiquity. Modern day society has led us to believe basilicas to be religious buildings, mainly churches,…

The genocide that took place during Mao Zedong’s rule in China is by far one of the worst genocides in history; worst being in terms of lives lost. It is estimated that Mao Zedong more than quadrupled the death toll of that during Hitler’s rule in Germany. From 1958-1961, which was known as the Great Leap Forward, the most…

Throughout the poem, Leda and the Swan, allusions and different varieties of poetic elements are used to depicting how a helpless young woman becomes violently reduced into being a sexual object instead of just being a customary girl. The author, William Butler Yeats, does not just use allusions in his poem to illustrate what Leda…