Why has ivory been in such high demand throughout history? What are the negative effects of its use and the ivory trade in general? What steps are being taken to offset these effects?
What will be an ideal response?
Elephant ivory is a beautiful material that polishes to a yellowish sheen. It is durable, easy to work, and many cultures around the world have relied on ivory for small, portable luxury items. Acquiring the raw material means killing the elephant, which has dramatically reduced the world's elephant populations. To preserve existing populations, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora recommended banning the sale of ivory in 1989. Countries around the world have slowly complied.
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a. cornet b. piano c. clarinet d. bass
The Bach-Abel concert series were produced in ____ for twenty years and became a model for other public concerts throughout Europe
A) Bath, England B) Paris C) Dublin, Ireland D) London
Although their societies were vastly different, both the Greek and Elizabethan theatres shared a strong connection between the type of theatre they presented and the times and social conditions they lived in.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which best describes concert music in the United States?
A) 20th-century music dominates programming B) weak orchestras, strong opera interest C) weak governmental support, 19th-century music favored D) strong governmental support, declining attendance