Malthus's argument about population held that
A. the future is inevitably brighter than the past.
B. wages inevitably fall behind prices.
C. population growth will inevitably outstrip food production, leading to natural calamities such as famines, plagues, and wars.
D. populations remain fairly stable in industrial states because of the widespread use of birth control measures.
C
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a. ornate ceiling painting. b. classic proportions. c. dramatic jamb statues. d. added dimensionality.
The layered ostinato style of playing the kora that typically accompanies singing is called
A. kumbengo. B. sataro. C. sauta. D. birimintingo.
Which of the following would be the overall question to consider in an objective analysis of a film?
A. Given the film's level of ambition, how well does the film succeed in what it tries to do? B. How do all the separate elements of the film relate to and contribute to its theme, central purpose, or total effect? C. Which elements or parts make the strongest contribution to the theme, and why? D. What is the true subject of the film?
Classical filmmakers prefer that the end of a film
A. leave some degree of mystery. B. set up the possibility for a sequel. C. bring closure. D. pose a question to spectators.