Shwedagon Pagoda Yangon‚ formerly known as Rangoon‚ was the capital of Myanmar‚ is known for its colonial architecture‚ which although decaying‚ remains an almost unique example of a 19th-century British colonial capital. Friendly street vendors‚ traditionally dressed local people‚ attracting old Chevrolet buses and trishaws‚ all make a feel like a museum of Yangon downtown life. Shwedagon‚ the heart of Yangon‚ is the most profoundly honoured pagoda in the country and interesting history behind
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A BRIEF REPORT ON TOURISM IN INDIA August 2013 A brief report on Tourism in India 1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW 1.1 Background Tourism is driven by the natural urge of every human being for new experiences‚ and the desire to be both educated and entertained. The motivations for tourism also include religious and business interests; the spread of education has fostered a desire to know more about different parts of the globe. The basic human thirst for new experience and knowledge
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1 Zoom Analyze the impact of Alexander’s conquest on the Afro-Eurasian world. How did his military pursuits‚ and those of his successors‚ bring together various worlds? Zoom -middle-east to goods of Mediterranean‚ money based economy‚ and greek ideas -plunder made economic expansion in med. -Selecus‚ Ptolemy‚ Antigonus‚ Lysimachus‚ and others divided empire -syria(selucids)‚ Macedonia(Antigonids)‚ Egypt(Ptolemies) -fierce competition through international relations Hide Insert
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Evolution Deities Aspect Introduction: India has seen the birth of many cults and religions. A lot of factor governs the beginning of these cults. It is common knowledge that many deities in Indian religion were began to worship out of fear. As humans it is soothing for us to believe in a super power which is capable of giving as well as ridding us off our problems. This principle applied for animals too and it became the basis of animal worship in India‚ as all the existing
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FINAL PROJECT TOPIC: ISLAM VS BUDDHISM SUBMITTED TO: MAM SHAHLA DATE: 28TH/ MAY/2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Islam page 3 Buddhism page 4 Women in Islam page
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Religion Unit Essay Notes 1. Secularism began to arise with the seperation of church and state in Europe. A. Why is this so? (Deblij 207‚ 222-224) Secularism is the indifference to or rejection of formal religion. The most secular countries today are in Europe. Secularism has become more widespread during the past century due to the rise in democracy. Democratic governments disadvantage the traditional practices of a religion because they offer freedom‚ whereas other forms of government may
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Ethnocentrism and its Effects on Third World Nations Western civilization has always believed that their way of life is correct and any opposing way of life is uncivilized. They put themselves on top of a pedestal to promote their self-proclaimed superiority to all other cultures. This ethnocentric way of thinking has led to the abuse of third world peoples such as Indians and African Americans. For example‚ in Indian‚ Indian culture is being taken away from them while western culture is being
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´Characteristics grow more vivid beneath the Indian sky‚’ From text pg. 206 ------------------------------------------------- pilgrimage sites in India In religion and spirituality‚ a pilgrimage is a long journey or search of great moral significance. Sometimes‚ it is a journey to a sacred place or shrine of importance to a naat faith. Members of every major religion participate in pilgrimages. A person who makes such a journey is called a pilgrim. From text pg. 206 | Mata Vaishno Devi | | The journey
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Raif Badawi was sentenced to 10 years in jail‚ 1000 lashes and a 10 year ban on appearing in media outlets. What for you ask? Simply for criticising Islam. Raif started up a website promoting women’s rights and critiqueuing the state religion. As he is a vocal atheist‚ Raif is now threatened with a beheading for apostasy. (Write.amnestyusa.org) Mussie Eyob‚ was arrested whilst sharing his religion on the streets of Saudi Arabia at a local mosque. The death penalty now awaits him. (Christian Freedom
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Festivals and celebrations in Malaysia Malaysia has a number of festivals and celebrations‚ most of which are either religious or cultural in origin‚ and are swathed in traditions and rituals. Malaysia. A country where one can experience a multitude of cultural celebrations and festivals‚ as well as‚ and most importantly‚ good food(!) all year round.Almost every month of the year‚ tourists and locals alike immerse themselves in one celebration or another‚ thanks to the diverse cultural practices
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