Students’ Questions about History Page 34

Postmodernism is a late-20th century movement in the arts, architecture, and criticism that was a reaction against modernism. Postmodernism includes elements of self-referentiality, irony, and an overall questioning of norms and conventions.

The Spanish Civil War was caused by a number of factors, including the rise of right-wing groups in Spain, the country’s economic problems, and the growing divide between left- and right-wing groups in Spanish society.

The Weimar Republic was a parliamentary republic in Germany that existed between 1919 and 1933. The republic was named after the German city of Weimar, where its constitutional assembly first took place.

Alexander the Great was taught by his father, Philip II of Macedon, and by the Greek philosopher Aristotle.

The Russian Revolution of 1917 impacted World War I in a number of ways. The most immediate effect was the withdrawal of Russia from the war, which freed up German troops to be used elsewhere. In the long term, the Bolshevik Revolution led to the rise of the Soviet Union, which would become a major player on the world stage for the rest of the 20th century.

The Spanish Civil War was fought from 1936 to 1939. It was a conflict between the Republicans, who were loyal to the Spanish government, and the Nationalists, a rebel group led by General Francisco Franco.

Citizenship was important in ancient Greece because it allowed people to participate in government and have a say in how their society was run. Ancient Greek citizens were also able to vote, own property, and get married.

There is no one definitive answer to this question. Cleopatra is thought to have been a very beautiful woman, with dark hair and eyes.

A relief sculpture is a sculpture that is raised above the surrounding surface. It can be carved, molded, or cast.

The Declaration of Independence was an important step in the history of the United States because it declared the nation’s independence from Great Britain. This document also outlined the founding principles of the United States, which continue to guide the country today.