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Question 1.1. (TCO 1) The Neolithic Revolution was a result of (Points : 5)

controlled planting of crops. domestication of animals. development of irrigation systems. All of the above

Question 2.2. (TCOs 2 & 8) During the Protestant Reformation, the printing press (Points : 5)

created a new desire for books. became popular in Muslim countries. was used by the Catholic church to fight heresy. helped to satisfy a growing demand for vernacular books.

Question 3.3. (TCOs 2 & 8) Rapid urbanization in Britain during the 19th century was the result of (Points : 5)

new enclosure laws in rural areas. a shift from household production to factory production. a growing dependence upon steam power. All of the above

Question 4.4. (TCOs 2 & 8) The introduction of four uniform time zones in the United States was a direct result of (Points : 5)

the widespread introduction of mechanical clocks from China. the loss of influence of the Catholic church. the impact of a fully integrated railroad system. the growth of commercialized farming in the 20th century.

Question 5.5. (TCO 4) One of the characteristics of Wiki art is (Points : 5)

it is all the property of Wikipedia. it’s collaborative and ever-changing. that finished pieces are sold on an online forum. that it allows professional artists a new medium.

Question 6.6. (TCO 8): The most culturally influential class in Industrial Britain was (Points : 5)

the urban proletariat. the land-owning aristocracy. the growing number of factory workers. the wealthy middle classes.

Question 7.7. (TCO 8) The term Luddite refers to (Points : 5)

investors in industrial society. church leaders who supported child labor. workers who rejected new technologies. politicians who resisted factory reforms.

Question 8.8. (TCO 11) The intended reader of a scholarly resource would be (Points : 5)

students. academics. professionals. All of the above

Question 9.9. (TCO 12) The term nanotechnology was first used to refer to (Points : 5)

genetically engineered crops. production technology. communication between multiple cells. early personal computers.

Question 10.10. (TCO 12) In China, much research into genetically modified organisms is sponsored by the state, but in the west, research is (Points : 5)

primarily publicly funded. left solely to research universities. driven by a handful of large for-profit corporations. guided by public input and consultation.

Essay Questions:

Question 1.1. You must complete all three essays. These essays are worth 50 points each, so please take the time to think through your answers and review them before submitting. These essays should be a minimum of five paragraphs in length each. They should contain a clear thesis statement in the first paragraph (an answer to the question!). Make sure your explanation is clear and that you provide specific examples. Any quotes from the readings or external materials must include quotation marks and an in-text citation. Failure to identify quoted material could result in a 0 for the exam and a formal academic dishonesty charge. (TCOs 1 & 2) What are some of the key impacts of the Industrial Revolution? You may discuss not only ones which came about within the time-span attributed to the Industrial Revolution, but also those which stretched long past the end of that particular historical era. (Points : 50)

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Question 2.2. (TCOs 4 & 8) Define and compare at least two of the ethical theories described by Baase. What are their strengths? In what areas do they lack? Do these theories hold up within our modern, technological society? (Points : 50)

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Question 3.3. (TCOs 3 & 4) Has the development of digital technologies democratized the art of photography? How has this affected our appreciation of the photographer as artist and photography as an art form? Explain using specific examples. (Points : 50)

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