Why did Spain enter a period of decline after the death of Philip II?
a. The country lost control of its New World gold-producing holdings.
b. Severe inflation and a loss of tax revenue bankrupted the court.
c. Its Spanish Armada had to be rebuilt following the fleet's defeat by England.
d. It had withdrawn from the Holy Roman Empire.
Answer: b
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Professional folk ensembles formed by Communist governments play music written by
whom?
a. government officials b. indigenous composers c. conservatory-trained composers d. Western avant-garde composers
The story of a typical Tin Pan Alley song was told in the
A. verses. B. strain. C. trio. D. chorus.
Which category is the director NOT involved in?
A. Work with the text B. Work with the actors C. Work with the designers D. Coordinating all the elements of the production E. None of these choices
If a Spanish-speaking performer wanted to market a hit song in the U.S., what would be the most crucial change to the music?
a. Transform the rhythms to rock ‘n' roll. b. Alter the instrumentation to feature guitar. c. Translate the song into English. d. Apply currently popular studio effects.