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How long was the first Marathon? Ans 25 Miles How long was the marathon after it got changed in 1908? Ans 26.2 Miles. King of England changed the marathon route to go in front of his castle. When and where was the first Modern Olympics? Ans 1896 in Athens. It was also an all-male event. What happened in 1900? Ans Olympics held in Paris, went for over 5 months. 11 women participate only in tennis and golf. Why did participation fall in the 1904 Olympics at St Louis? Ans Europe was st...

When were the first Modern Olympics created and who was credited for creating them? Ans 1896; Pierre de Coubertin Alice Coachman Ans 1st African American Woman to win olympic gold medal in London 1948 In first olympics, what was awarded? Ans 1st place = silver medal 2nd place = bronze medal Why were the 1900 and 1904 unsuccessful? Ans Lasted over 5 months 1904 St. Louis Ans -Europeans did not want to come to US -first olympics to award 1, 2, and 3rd place Babe Ruth Ans -changes the ...

What are the sources of Historical Information? Ans Primary and Secondary sources Stadion Ans -referred to 600 feet of measurement -Greeks had races called stadions -Called stadium now History Ans -can be interpreted differently throughout the years -Is the study of change, over time Ideas that have withstood the test of time: Ans -Great works of literature such as The Iliad and The Odyssey -The thoughts and ideas of ancient philosophers like Socrates and Plato -Great architectural m...

Sterling silver is an alloy of fine silver and Ans copper Which of these is an example of a benefit? Ans The earrings are light and comfortable. What is the most common gem-setting style? Ans Prong setting The maximum stretching force a metal can withstand before breaking is its Ans Tensile Strength Metals valued in jewelry, specifically gold, platinum, and silver, are known as Ans Precious Metals Which of the following polished metals shines most brightly? Ans Silver A mild form of ...

Watchmaking is a craft that goes back more than ____ years. Ans 500 The first watches were made in ______ around 1500. Ans Germany More than __ percent of independent US jewelers sell watches. Ans 90 Timepiece powered by manual or automatic winding. Ans Mechanical Watches Timepiece powered by a battery. Ans Quartz Watches Timepiece with time of day and passage of time indicated by pointed devices called hands. Ans Analog Timepiece with time indicated numerically, usually by a liquid ...

What is the meaning of wellness? Ans Making choices and taking action that help people achieve their full potential Six classes of nutrients are: Ans Carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, water Which nutrients are classified as macronutrients? Ans Carbohydrates, fats, proteins Which nutrients are classified as micronutrients? Ans Vitamins, minerals, and water Umbrella term for diseases that affect he heart and blood vessels is : Ans Cardiovascular disease Accidents rank fi...

The wellness approach to health is unique in that it emphasizes the treatment of disease and the wise use of medical technology. Ans False The component of wellness that includes the ability to express anger in appropriate ways is called the emotional component. Ans True Hypertension is said to occur when a person has consistent blood pressure measurements of 120/80 or higher. Ans False The substance in tobacco smoke that constricts blood vessels and stimulates heart rate is nicoti...

democracy Ans Demokratie constitution Ans Verfassung unconstitutional Ans verfassungwidrig president Ans Präsident federal Ans Bundes- parliament Ans Parlament separation of powers Ans Gewalteinteilung checks and balances Ans gegenseitige Kontrolle legislative Ans legislativ executive Ans exekutiv judiciary Ans Judikative Supreme Court Ans Oberstes Bundesgericht concentration Ans Verdichtung Congress Ans Kongress (Parlament in den USA) bill Ans Gesetzesvorlage appo...

Which of the following is a valid statement regarding accounting for non-accumulating paid absences Ans No liability is recognized... The differences between accounting income and taxable income that do not have tax consequences are called Ans permanent differences Which of the following is not one of the criteria when determining whether a contract is or contains a lease Ans identified liability if the increase in deferred tax liability exceeds the increase in deferred tax asset dur...

BSP have issued supervisory guidance regarding sound banking practices for disclosures and for other areas of bank activities. At the same time, the auditor considers whether the assertions in the financial statements are consistent with the auditor's knowledge of the business. The following are the procedures that both auditors and the BSP perform; except, a. obtaining evidence regarding the operation of the internal control system b. express an opinion over the financial statements o...