Multiple events in Europe affected colonization of the New World around 1492. Colonization is when a mother country creates settlements in other areas. European states were looking to colonize in order to inherit profit for self-sustainability. Resources and ideas have sparked the interest of many European voyagers. It encouraged them to explore in order to meet the needs and wants of rulers and the people. Also‚ explorers were searching for innovations that could be made in their country. The Crusades
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MALAYSIA The flag of Malaysia‚ also known as the Jalur Gemilang (Malay for "Stripes of Glory")‚[1] comprises a field of 14 alternating red and white stripes along the fly and a blue canton bearing a crescent and a 14-point star known as the Bintang Persekutuan (Federal Star). The 14 stripes‚ of equal width‚ represent the equal status in the federation of the 13 member states and the federal government‚ while the 14 points of the star represent the unity between these entities.[2] The crescent represents
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WEDDINGS IN MALAYSIA From the moment the intention to marry blossoms in a man‚ to the time when he is united with his wife‚ marriage rites of the three largest ethnic groups in Malaysia is filled with traditional ceremonies and customs. A brief glimpse into the marriage ceremonies of the Malay‚ Indian and Chinese reveals some of its highlights. The Malays have perfected the art of subtlety when approaching the bride’s family to ask for her hand in marriage and this line is invariably
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ISSUES RELATED TO HOMOSEXUALITY IN MALAYSIA Recently‚ there are many issues about homosexuality had occurred. For example “Seksualiti Merdeka” or "Sexuality Independence". Seksualiti Merdeka is an annual sexuality rights festival held in Kuala Lumpur‚ Malaysia. It features a programme of talks‚ forums‚ workshops‚ art‚ theatre and music performances‚ interactive installations‚ and film screenings‚ organised by a coalition of Malaysian NGOs‚ artists and individuals. Its aims are to affirm sexuality
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Spanish and English colonization efforts were very different with the English’s methods being more successful and profitable. Spanish colonization of the Americas began in 1492 when Christopher Columbus found the Americas and mistook them for India. Spanish Conquistadors came with the goals of “God‚ Gold‚ and Glory” and came seeking gold and riches. The Spanish also came with instructions to convert the natives to Catholicism. They invested in short term ventures that while initially very profitable
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The Legacy of Colonization: Haiti "Two hundred years ago‚ our precursors in Haiti struck a blow for freedom‚ which was heard around the world‚ and across centuries." – Baldwin Spencer The Legacy of Colonization It is true that the effects of colonization‚ or the establishment‚ maintenance‚ and domination over a nation and its people‚ thus creating a political and economic domination and dependency between the colonizer and the colony‚ are in fact still felt centuries later in present day Haiti
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history to learn about past events and to build upon them. These events could be either negative or positive and play a significant role in peoples’ lives. Colonization of North America played an important role in shaping lives of indigenous people. The colonizers were Euro-Americans such as‚ Britain‚ France‚ Spain and Portugal. The history of colonization of North America is rich with events that played out upon the indigenous lives and political landscape; the Euro-Americans did not like the indigenous
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of the New World by Christopher Columbus led to a new chapter in history that no one at the time could have anticipated. For many Europeans‚ it offered a better life than the one they were living‚ which led to the colonization of the Americas. Motives that fueled European colonization were that the New World offered religious freedom‚ a fresh start for those who were impoverished and in debt‚ and better opportunities to acquire large amounts of land and wealth. The Protestant Reformation in the
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Booklet‚ 2009) In other words‚ 1Malaysia is a concept to foster unity amongst the multi-ethnic people of Malaysia‚ substantiated by key values that every Malaysian should observe. The approach is not independent of the Government’s policies thus far; instead it complements them to further reinforce our solidarity in order to guarantee stability towards achieving higher growth and development for Malaysia and the people. This means that 1Malaysia is a formula conceptualised as a precondition in ensuring
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ONE MALAYSIA Since Datuk Seri Najib Tun Abdul Razak became the sixth Prime Minister‚ he introduced a concept of solidarity‚ which is One Malaysia. It is not a new concept. In fact‚ he states that it is the goal of national unity envisioned by past prime ministers of this nation with a different approach and method according to the current condition of the world. In the other words‚ he updated the concept which is brought by the previous Malaysian leaders. The Prime Minister also states that the
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