Emperor Ashoka Quiz & Flashcards: Maurya Empire 270-232 BCE

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Which word completes the sentence so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

does (correct)

do does

does do

What type of cellular respiration requires oxygen?

Anaerobic

Natural

Synthetic

Aerobic (correct)

Which punctuation mark is required in the sentence about synthetic fibers?

Semicolon

Dash

Period

Comma (correct)

What is the time period during which Emperor Ashoka ruled the Maurya Empire?

270 to 232 BCE Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

The presence or absence of oxygen Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of synthetic fibers?

They are durable Signup and view all the answers

What is a negative consequence of the manufacture of synthetic fibers?

They can pollute air and water Signup and view all the answers

What is the domain of the skills being tested in these questions?

Standard English Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the Law of Piety?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between subseasonal and seasonal weather forecasts?

The duration of the forecast Signup and view all the answers

What literary technique does Maxine Hong Kingston use in her book The Woman Warrior?

Intertwining autobiography and mythology Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct punctuation to use in the sentence 'He is known for enforcing a moral code called the Law of Piety, which established the sanctity of animal ______'?

life Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary theme explored in Maxine Hong Kingston's book The Woman Warrior?

Chinese American cultural identity Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct completion of the sentence 'A subseasonal weather forecast attempts to predict weather conditions three to four weeks in ______'?

advance Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a aspect of the Law of Piety?

The protection of the environment Signup and view all the answers

What is the unique feature of Maxine Hong Kingston's writing style in The Woman Warrior?

Blending of autobiography and mythology Signup and view all the answers

What is Robin Wall Kimmerer's field of specialization?

Bryology Signup and view all the answers

What unique feature do mosses have according to Robin Wall Kimmerer?

They can clone themselves Signup and view all the answers

In what year did the Inuit rock group Sikumiut record their album People of the Ice?

1976 Signup and view all the answers

What is notable about Sikumiut's first record?

It shows a band already skilled at making music Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of one of Sikumiut's songs?

Utirumavunga Signup and view all the answers

What instrument does Lucassie Koperqualuk play in Sikumiut?

Guitar Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between Lucassie Koperqualuk's guitar riffs and Charlie Adams's vocal melodies?

They blend with each other Signup and view all the answers

What is the tone of Sikumiut's music, according to the passage?

Easy and fun Signup and view all the answers

What is the fine, powdery substance that covers the Moon's surface called?

Regolith Signup and view all the answers

Why have scientists considered using regolith as a potential source of oxygen?

Because it is abundant and high in oxygen Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a correct completion of the sentence about regolith?

content, Signup and view all the answers

What was Howard Moskowitz hired to determine?

The ideal amount of artificial sweetener in a diet drink Signup and view all the answers

What did Howard Moskowitz find after conducting consumer taste tests?

A wide range of preferences for different blends of sweetener Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a correct completion of the sentence about Howard Moskowitz's research?

do most people prefer in a diet drink. Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Howard Moskowitz's research on artificial sweetener?

He discovered a wide range of preferences for different blends Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of Howard Moskowitz's research?

To determine the ideal amount of artificial sweetener Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Las Comadres para las Americas?

To serve as a resource and information network for Latina business professionals Signup and view all the answers

What is the profession of Nora de Hoyos Comstock?

Owner of a successful consulting firm Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the 1927 sci-fi film referenced in Janelle Monáe's song lyrics?

Metropolis Signup and view all the answers

What is the common thread among fans of science fiction who appreciate Janelle Monáe's song lyrics?

Their appreciation for classic sci-fi stories Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct punctuation to complete the sentence: 'Fans of science fiction will ______ multiple references to classic sci-fi stories in Janelle Monáe's song lyrics...'?

appreciate the Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct completion of the sentence: 'In 2000, Nora de Hoyos Comstock, herself an owner of a successful consulting firm, sought to increase Latina representation in corporate ______...'?

settings. She Signup and view all the answers

What is the main topic of the passage about Nora de Hoyos Comstock?

Her efforts to increase Latina representation in corporate settings Signup and view all the answers

What is the common theme among the two passages about Nora de Hoyos Comstock and Janelle Monáe?

Their contributions to the Latina community Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Conventions of Standard English

In Standard English, "does" is used to complete the sentence "While one requires oxygen and one does ______ and anaerobic respiration are both forms of cellular respiration..."
Synthetic fibers are more durable than natural plant fibers, but their manufacture requires toxic chemical solvents that can pollute air and water.
Emperor Ashoka ruled the Maurya Empire in South Asia from roughly 270 to 232 BCE and established the Law of Piety, which included the sanctity of animal life, just treatment of the elderly, and the abolition of the slave trade.
A subseasonal weather forecast predicts weather conditions three to four weeks in advance, which is more short-term than a seasonal forecast.
Maxine Hong Kingston's book "The Woman Warrior: Memoirs of a Girlhood Among Ghosts" examines themes of childhood, womanhood, and Chinese American identity by intertwining autobiography and mythology.
Regolith, the fine powdery substance on the Moon's surface, is high in oxygen and could be a potential source of oxygen for future lunar settlements.
Psychophysicist Howard Moskowitz found that there is no ideal amount of artificial sweetener preferred by most people in a diet drink, as participants expressed a wide range of preferences.
Robin Wall Kimmerer, a bryologist, believes that mosses are Earth's most adaptable plants, capable of cloning, entering dormant states in times of drought, and growing in areas without soil.
Sikumiut's album "People of the Ice" showcases the band's skill in creating music that sounds easy and fun, with Lucassie Koperqualuk's guitar riffs blending with Charlie Adams's catchy vocal melodies.
Nora de Hoyos Comstock founded Las Comadres para las Americas, an international community that served as a resource and information network for Latina business professionals.
Janelle Monáe's song lyrics contain multiple references to classic sci-fi stories, including her recurring nods to the plot of the 1927 sci-fi film Metropolis.

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