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    Capuano Research Paper Medical Anthropology 11/17/2012 In the Northern hemisphere‚ particularly in southwestern regions‚ the United States and in northern Mexico dwells a disease called Coccidioidomycosis‚ which is also known as San Joaquin Fever‚ Valley Fever and Posada’s disease. Coccidioidomycosis is a fungal disease‚ which in most cases enters the body through the lungs. Both humans and mammals are susceptible to this infection. Specific areas have become endemic for a variety of reasons. Some

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    Roman slavery was cold-hearted‚ but it was not as bad as the Greek slavery. Unlike Greek slavery‚ much Roman slavery was allowed to attain freedom after working for several years. One of the ways that the Romans capture slaves was that they would capture their enemies during war. The Roman slavery is known to have the largest amount of slaves in the history of the world. They capture so many slaves during war that they had a big number of them. Another reason that a person will become a slave is

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    The Roman and American Military By: Nico D. Have you ever thought about how different the Americans and Romans are? They have different lifestyles‚ cultures‚ traditions‚ and their military is different too. Even though they are different‚ they are also the same. Their military is different and the same because of the way they train soldiers‚ their ranks‚ and their uniforms. Roman soldier’s armor is either made out of metal or leather. They will carry around shields for protection and fight

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    controlled town? Without help are anyone to care for you. Would you be the person to help others? This is a reappearing question going through your head as you read this fantastic book. In the book Fever‚ 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson‚ she shows that it is important to help the people around you. Out of the characters it is an important role to be helping others. It is one of the main reasons some people survive in this story. One way Anderson shows this theme is though Maddie helping grandfather. In the

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    “Tricia‚ in a pale yellow sundress with frills‚ had hung her arm outside the open window and the fair downy skin was glowing red.” (pg 124) Throughout the story‚ Tricia is portrayed as a character who has a child-like personality. For example‚ she disregards the rules and regulations saying “Silly old rules!” (pg 124) and also left the mosquito stuff because it was too bulky.The colors yellow‚ red and green are used often to set the mood or depict a character’s trait.She “shattered” Ford’s illusion

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    The Roman and Han empires were both very powerful‚ in their own rights. Although their culture and beliefs were very different‚ their ideology and governments were‚ at points‚ very similar. Both empires experienced a rise‚ plateau‚ and fall‚ which eventually changed their entire empires. One thing that was a key aspect in both societies was religion. While the Han empire brought Confucianism as a main element in daily life‚ the Roman’s had several different religions that each played a key role

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    profit. This is similar to the technology and works of the Han and Roman Empire. Both had several advances to their technologies but both had differences in them and separate purposes in these technological advancements. Both empires had different attitudes about their technology but also thought of themselves the same way. They believed they were the best empire of their time and everyone around

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    Greek vs. Roman Architecture Greek and Roman Architecture are both forms of classical architecture. These two classical architectural influences are closely associated with one another as Greek and Roman civilizations rose following each other. Though they are closely associated with one another they each have their own unique characteristics that help distinguish them from one another. Ancient Greek architects strove for precision and excellence of workmanship that has influenced the architecture

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    The Ancient Roman military and the Ancient Egyptian military share some similarities and differences. Both ancient cultures participated in wars and other conflicts with other civilizations. Both cultures trained soldiers in their own unique ways. They also used a variety of weaponry and wore specific types of protective gear during battle. Military strategies were also developed. Ancient Rome had many soldiers who made up their powerful military. After 650 BC‚ the Etruscans became dominant in Italy

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    The Roman Empire and Persian Empire were some of the greatest civilizations of all time. There were many similarities in how these civilizations rose to power and how they fell from it. Among these were the over-expansion of territory which led to many problems that built up to their downfall and a similar political system that made local rebellions minimal. However the way in which these civilizations chose to try and correct their flaws is quite different. One of the biggest factors

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