including the zero (represented by a dot) -- were invented in India. Arabic translations of Indian math texts brought these numbers to the attention of the Europeans. Arabic numbers entered Europe by means of Spain around 1000 ad and first became popular among Italian merchants around 1300. Until then‚ people used the Roman system in western Europe‚ and the Greek system in the east. 1488 The moveable-type printing press is invented by Johann Gutenburg. 1492 Francis Pellos of Nice invents the decimal
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Module One Exercise A: Borrowed Words and Useful Cognates and False Cognates 1. Select the response that best answers the question. Which of the following is a word borrowed from the Spanish language and used in the English language? A. El poncho B. El sándwich C. El champú D. El zíper 2. Which of the following is a word borrowed from the English language and used in the Spanish language? A. El poncho B. El sándwich C. La salsa D. La piñata 3. Identify the cognate in the following
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and want justice leading peaceful marches. Two important groups during these marches are “Madres de Plaza de Mayo” (Mothers of plaza de mayo) which are seeking trying to seek the truth in what happened to the whereabouts of their loved ones and “Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo” Grandmothers of
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Although they are not bonded in the same way a ‘typical’ family is‚ which is evident in the relationship between La Inca and Beli‚ they do care for one another. However‚ they often demonstrate it through tough love. It’s shown by Oscar’s abuela‚ “[giving] him shit‚ [telling] him that not even God loves a puta” (286) when the family becomes aware of his love for Ybon. But the most evident case of this is between Beli and Lola. Lola constantly faces feelings of wanting to run away‚ even struggling
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Food was‚ and is‚ used as a means of non-verbal communication; and the dishes prepared are just as unique as the person preparing them. When guests came over to visit‚ that only meant more food to be cooked‚ and more delicious snacks to be enjoyed. Abuelas (grandmas) are notorious for cooking the best of the best when a visitor is present‚ even if that visitor is a five-year-old grandchild. It’s a way of conveying respect to that individual‚ in addition to ensuring they are not hungry‚ thirsty‚ or
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were used by several cultures in Central America such as Mexico‚ Belize‚ Guatemala‚ Honduras‚ and El Salvador. The calendars date was at least in 5th century before the Common Era and some communities still use Mayan calendar today. The Mayan did not invent calendars they expanded further because it was used by most cultures in pre-Columbian‚ such as Central America around 200BCE to the 16th century. Therefore‚ the Mayan expanded farther calendars for Mayan civilization to use it and some Mayan communities’
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tints and hues. I snag a glimpse of the other seemingly perfect castles around us‚ built with care in creating the ideal landscape‚ truly an architect’s paradise‚ but none compare. We romp in the sand for what seems like only a few minutes before my Abuela calls my name. She hands me a meal suitable for the engineer that I converted to that day. Spicy peppers and tomatoes scatter around my mouth before the cooling lime sensation mixes with the cilantro and carne asada paired perfectly with a tortilla
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Blanco/-a white Rosa pink Azul (claro) (light) blue Rojo/-a red Naranja orange Lila purple Negro/-a black Verde green Beis beige Amarillo/-a yellow Gris grey Marrón brown Family Abuelo grandfather Hermano brother Padres parents Abuela grandmother Hermana sister Esposa/Mujer wife Abuelos grandparents Padre father Esposo/Marido husband Nieto grandson Madre mother Primo/-a cousin Nieta granddaughter Tío uncle Sobrina niece Nietos grandchildren Tía aunt Sobrino nephew
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Table of Contents Introduction1 Background information of Macau Pataca1 The prospective of RMB3 The prospective of HKD4 The analysis of whether Macau MOP should shift currency peg form HKD to RMB 6 1.1.1 From Macau Pataca should peg with RMB point of view6 1.1.2 From Macau Pataca should peg with HKD point of view 7 Conclusion8 Reference9 1. Introduction There are many reasons to celebrate Macau’s economic growth which enabled Macau push up the exchange
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Cormac McCarthy shows how important horses can be to a cowboy in his great western classic All The Pretty Horses. Horses were once the backbone of American civilization‚ in an era before trains‚ cars‚ and airplanes. They were especially prominent in the mythic cowboy culture of the west. On a long ride a horse would serve a cowboy as transportation‚ and not to mention companionship in a solitary environment. A story of change‚ John Grady Cole‚ the protagonist‚ and his friend Lacy Rawlins embark on
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