What is the difference between the torah and the talmud? the torah describes the basic laws of judaism; the talmud is a collection of opinions on legal issues. the torah has been handed down for generations; the talmud is a series of books. the torah means "study"; the talmud means "the five books of moses." the torah focuses on interpreting ideas and recommendations; the talmud focuses on directions for daily living.

Imagine that you are living in the newly formed u.s. inflation is high. the value of money is decreasing, and prices are rising. you have been asked by the federal government to come up with a solution to this issue. in the space provided, create a plan that would to solve the issue of inflation. support your plan with details and evidence from the lesson.

Igor stravinksy’s ballet, the rite of spring, featured clashing music, harsh sounds and deliberately ugly dancing. upon its premier, theater goers literally rioted in the seats of the venue. historians argue this moment is a “breaking point” where europe proves it is destined to be plunged into world war i. why would historians make such a claim? a people were genuinely angry that someone so bad at composing could make a ballet b the ballet represents colonialism. it showed the consequences of centuries of exploitation of non-european people. c the ballet represents the changing ideologies of modernity. the youth of europe breaking all the old rules and the old guard clinging on to the last bits of power d the ballet represents war itself. it drudged up old rivalries between the french and german peoples, inciting the lust for combat.

The political cartoon below was drawn by thomas nast in 1871: a political cartoon shows a heavy set man with a long nose and a beard in a suit and vest. he is smoking a cigar and has a menacing expression. he leans against a large box that says, in counting there is strength. on top of that box is a smaller container labeled, the ballot. dialogue under the cartoon reads, thats whats the matter. boss tweed, as long as i count the votes, what are you going to do about it? say? public domain what issue does this cartoon address?