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What were China’s four great inventions? 

Ruling in the fifth and sixth centuries B.C.E., the Persian king [BLANK-1] began to refer to himself as King of Kings. He was an exceedingly capable ruler of Ancient Mesopotamia’s largest empire. He divided his empire into districts and appointed Persian or local nobles to administer the districts as his satraps. He conquered Scythia, Thrace, and Macedonia. He (and later his son and successor as well) launched an unsuccessful invasion of Greece – a conflict that came to be known as the Persian Wars.

During the fifth century B.C.E., the city of Athens and Athenian culture blossomed under the rule of [BLANK-1]. This figure, Athens’ great leader, appropriated Delian League funds to pay for building programs to restore huge public structures and to rebuild the city following the destructive occupation during the Persian Wars. Art, theater, and philosophy flourished in Athens during his rule. Under this leader’s rule, Athens expanded its empire and became so powerful and aggressive that it alarmed Sparta. The result of the growing rivalry between Athens and Sparta was the Peloponnesian War.

Part 2 Short Answer ID Terms (30%): A short answer ID should briefly address the basic journalistic questions: who or what, when, where, and why. Each answer should be a coherent paragraph of at least 4-5 sentences. Be sure to discuss the historical significance – this is the most important part of your ID term. Do not leave any portion of the five options you choose blank – it is best to write something, even if you must guess somewhat. Partial credit is better than nothing.Answer FIVE (5) of the following terms:Alexander the GreatThe Aryan AgeAshokaBabyloniaGilgameshThe Mandate of HeavenNefertitiThe Peloponnesian WarSolonThe Warring States Period

A minister of China’s Qin Dynasty and perhaps the best-known supporter of the philosophy known as Legalism, Han Fei (Han Feizi) wrote [BLANK-1]. In this text, he rejected the advice of Confucian supporters and Mohists, and instead claimed that strong laws, rewards, and enforcement provided order. He argued that “the best rewards are those that are generous and predictable, so that people may profit by them. The best penalties are those that are severe and inescapable, so that the people will fear them. The best laws are those that are uniform and inflexible, so that the people can understand them.”

A common feature of each Ancient Greek polis (or city) was an elevated area where people erected temples, altars, and public monuments. This area was known as the [BLANK-1]

After you overcome a stressful situation, how do you like to celebrate that achievement?

What do you do to de-stress when you feel overwhelmed?

Police strategies such as community watch groups and block meetings are examples of the velvet glove.

A 62-year-old man presents to the ED with extreme fatigue, and increased tiredness. Upon examination, the patient is awake, alert, and oriented. He says, “For the past few months, I have been so tired. I don’thave energy and feel like sleeping all the time.” He admits he has not seen a physician since childhood. He denies food or medication allergies, has no diagnosed medical conditions, takes no prescription medication, and has had no prior surgeries.His vital signs include the following:•     heart rate, 51 beats per minute •     blood pressure, 136/88 mmHg•    respiratory rate, 18 breaths per minute•     temperature, 96.8°F•     oxygen saturation level by pulse oximetry (SpO2), 98% on room air Test Results A 12- lead ECG was performed. The HCP ordered some more tests based on the patient’s clinical manifestations and the results are listed below:•     hemoglobin, 14 g/dL •     hematocrit, 42%•     glucose, 108 mg/dL sodium  139 Potassium 4.2Chest radiograph reveals no abnormalities.  The decision is made to admit him to the observation unit for further workup.  With the above diagnostic test results and clinical manifestations, what diagnosis could the nurse possibly suspect now?