Why did the Italian Renaissance spread to northern European cities? Answer: Geography The ideas of the Italian Renaissance spread to northern Europe. Culture The Northern Renaissance produced its share of significant art, literature, and learning. Science and Technology The invention of the printing press helped to spread Renaissance ideas throughout Europe. How did the Italian […]

Is Curacao on the equator? Where is Curaçao? Curaçao is located in the Southern Caribbean, just off the coast of Venezuela. Just 12° north of the Equator, Curaçao has a warm, sunny climate yearround. The average temperature is about 27°C (81°F). Is Curacao considered South America? Is Curacao part of the South American Continent? Geographically […]

What Meridian is west of 75 degrees? The meridian 75° west of Greenwich is a line of longitude that extends from the North Pole across the Arctic Ocean, North America, the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, South America, the Pacific Ocean, the Southern Ocean, and Antarctica to the South Pole. Where is 75 Latitude? The […]

Which of the following is an example of a mesoscale wind? Examples of mesoscale phenomena include thunderstorms, gap winds, downslope windstorms, land-sea breezes, and squall lines. What is the condition of our atmosphere? It contains roughly 78% nitrogen and 21% oxygen 0.97% argon and carbon dioxide 0.04% trace amounts of other gases, and water vapor. […]

What food is Cornwall known for? Cornwall’s most iconic food Cream tea. Cornish cream tea. Cornish Yarg. Cornish Yarg Cheese. Stargazy pie. Stargazy pie (photo: Zangar) The Cornish pasty. Cornish pasty. Pilchards. Cornish Pilchards. Saffron bun. Cornish saffron bun. Cornish mead. Hevva cake. What is Cornwall famous for? beaches What do they drink in Cornwall? […]

Why did Great Britain establish a penal colony in Australia? The British established Australia’s oldest city in the late 18th century as a penal colony to house its surplus of petty criminals — a murky past that continues to leave its mark on the country today. Why did the British send convicts to America? Railton’s […]

What colony did the Quakers settle? colony of Pennsylvania Do Quakers take oaths? Quakers will not swear oaths in court (or elsewhere) but will “affirm”, which is legally binding but not religious. Do Quakers have to swear on the Bible in court? A number of Christian groups from the 16th Century onwards refused to swear […]

What was the average wage in England in 1920? Wages in Victoria Average yearly wage factory workers Male Female 1920 £204 15s 9d £99 1s 6d 1940 £248 5s 8d £123 1s 3d 1950 £296 3s 7d £146 18s 4d Average yearly wage managers and clerks Male Female What was the average wage in 1900 […]

How long is the flight from Manchester to Canada? Flight time from Manchester to Toronto is 10 hours 25 minutes. How long is a direct flight to Canada? The average direct flight time to major eastern cities like Toronto, Vancouver and Quebec is about 8 hours, although Air Canada regularly flies between London Heathrow and […]

How did factories work in the industrial revolution? Early factories used water for power and were usually located along a river. Later factories were powered by steam and, eventually, electricity. Many factories use an “assembly line” where products move from workstation to workstation getting new parts added at each station until the final product is […]