Question ID 660d50dc

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor was a prominent classical music composer from England who toured the US three times in the early 1900s. The child of a West African father and an English mother, Coleridge-Taylor emphasized his mixed-race ancestry. For example, he referred to himself as Anglo-African. _____ he incorporated the sounds of traditional African music into his classical music compositions. Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

• In addition,

• Actually,

• However,

• Regardless,

What is the definition of 'abandon'?

Fill in the blank: An 'adversary' is a _______.

• enemy

• friend

• ally

• partner

What is the definition of 'baffle'?

Fill in the blank: To 'baffle' means to _______.

• confuse

• clarify

• explain

• illuminate

What is the definition of 'elaborate'?

Definition of the word 'abate':

• To become less intense or widespread

• To increase rapidly

• To hold fast or remain steady

• To act quietly

Define the word 'arcane'.

• Extremely common and widely known

• Known or understood by only a few; mysterious or secret

• Related to archaic history

• Pertaining to video game arcades

Identify the main purpose of the Great Wall of China.

• Defense against invasions

• Trade route

• Agricultural development

• Cultural symbol

The initial construction of the Great Wall is credited to which dynasty?

• Ming Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Sui Dynasty