“Myths in Neolithic Cultures Around the Globe”  Please respond to the following, using sources under the Explore heading as the basis of your response: Describe the functions of ancient myths, using examples from two (2) different neolithic cultures, and comment on whether myth is inherently fictional. Using modern examples, discuss ways modern belief systems, secular or religious, function for modern cultures in a similar fashion. Explore […]

  Assignment 1: Project Paper – Comparative Essay Due Week 4 and worth 190 points For this assignment, you’re going to compare two rulers. Select a group of either two male rulers or two female rulers from different cultures using the following list: Ancient Male Rulers: Ramses II, Shihuangdi, Constantine, Ashoka, Pericles, or Charlemagne Ancient Female Rulers: Compare Tang Empress Wu Zetian (Chinese Culture) with […]

The Industrial Revolution •  What was it? •  How did it affect design? •  Who were some of the early designers who used industry to better their products? •  Why was steam technology important?   The Great Exhibition of 1851 •  What was the purpose of this exhibition? •  Who were some of the organizers? •  What was the building like? Why was itimportant? •  […]

1. In the song “Tonight” from the musical West Side Story, the composer distributed two basic melodies among different characters to create a kind of _______, in which nothing disappears but new layers are constantly introduced. A. dissonant form B. layered presence C. additive form D. consonant counterpoint 2. The type of music that blended the musical styles of jump blues and honky-tonk was A. […]

Assignment 06 HS150 World Civilizations I   Directions: Be sure to save an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling, and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) double‐spaced pages; refer to the “Format Requirementsʺ page for […]

Answer the following music homework questions………   Due in 8 hours   1. Tin Pan Alley has a song form that is tied to a particular style of performance art. What is it? How does “Over the Rainbow” fit into this? What role does the orchestra play, and how does it evoke emotion into the performance of the vocalist? 2. The song “Shake, Rattle and […]

  Choose ONE (1) of the categories listed below to focus on for this First Paper assignment. For your topic you must demonstrate knowledge of the terms and concepts of Chapter 1 and incorporate them into your paper. Write a paper in which you compare and contrast two (2) major Eastern religions (Hinduism; Buddhism; Taoism; Confucianism; Shinto) Begin your project with a clear and focused thesis […]

  The final examination format is take-home and open book/resources and will cover all material presented in the class in order to determine how well you have grasped key concepts. The final will be posted in the classroom at midnight on the first day of the last week of the term. Your completed final should be posted in the Assignments Folder by no later than […]

  Topic: Literary Approaches to the Song of Songs Thread Prompt: After reading “The Message of the Song of Songs” by Paul J. Tanner (Bib Sac 154, 1997) (access the PDF link below), you must develop answers to the prompts below (minimum 400 words). Interact with specific details and issues raised in the assigned article as you answer each of the prompts. You are permitted to use […]

6. Report 6 (Nationalistic Song): CD 2.  Select ONE  of the following:    a) Track 9, Así Es Mi Tierra (Irasema Terraza & Gustavo Cuautli)   b) Track 10, Yo Soy Mexicano (Jorge Negrete)   c) Track 11,  Canción Mixteca (Los Nacionales de Jacinto Gatica)   Instructions:    Include the title, the name of the composer (if known) and of the performer. Describe    the […]