In an opera, the standard accompaniment for a recitative is

a. played by the orchestra.
b. a function of the string quartet.
c. sung by a soprano.
d. the basso continuo alone.

List of social classes of the shang dynasty in order ?

What major land feature is located at 0* and 20* e? a sahara desert b kalahara desert c congo basin d the alps

Washington said that the united states would be "friendly and impartial" in regard to foreign conflict. what was his reason behind this statement? a jefferson and washington had determined the u.s. was too weak to wage war. b the u.s. had a treaty with both england and france, and was thus required to remain neutral. c france asked for the united states to stay out of the war, due to trade relationships. d a special envoy from england asked for strict neutrality on behalf of the united states.