Pisian council did‚ but neither pope was willing to give up his power. Thus‚ three popes were vying for authority over the church. Works Cited "Western Schism". Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica Online.
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Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Encyclopædia Britannica Inc.‚ 2014. Web. 15 Feb. 2014. Goldspinner‚ Jay‚ et al. Amaterasu‚ the Sun Goddess. Spinning Tales‚ Weaving Hope: Stories‚ Storytelling and Activities for Peace‚ Justice and the Environment. Gabriola Island‚ B.C.: New Society‚ 2002. Web. 12 Feb. 2013. "Japanese mythology". Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Encyclopædia Britannica Inc.‚ 2014. Web. 15 Feb.
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Why was process of decolonization peaceful in some countries and violent in others? (Before Independence) Brief historical background of colonization? (Historical Context) * What ignited calls for independence from colonial rule in __________ (your country)? A: Elections were held in rural areas(small cities) for reform and democratization of local government. 1958 was a year of vigorous political discussion at issues of society in Belgian Congo. The whole turning point of their advocacy for
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Poets.org. Academy of American Poets.. Web. 30 Sep 2013. . Gracie‚ Carrie. "Li Bai and Du Fu: China ’s drunken superstar poets." BBC News [Beijing] 10 10 2012‚ n. pag. Web. 30 Sep. 2013. . "Li Bai." Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica Online Academic Edition. Encyclopædia Britannica Inc.‚ 2013. Web. 30 Sep. 2013. .
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the Parcham‚ the Banner Party. “The new government‚ which had little popular support‚ forged close ties with the Soviet Union…”(Britannica pg.1) These new political parties‚ had a deep hatred for Muslim community and the anticommunist groups and organizations. These‚ shunned by the new Afghan government‚ were known as the Mujahedeen‚ “those who engage in Jihad.”(Britannica pg.1) Internal fighting broke out amongst the People’s and Banner parties began to cripple the country of Afghanistan from the
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References: Wiesel Elie‚ “Night”‚ United States of America: Hill & Wang‚ 1960. Homer‚ “The Odyssey”‚ "Elie Wiesel." Encyclopedia Britannica. 2009. Encyclopedia Britannica Online. 30 Oct. 2009 "Homer." Encyclopedia Britannica. 2009. Encyclopedia [pic]Britannica Online. 30 Oct. 2009
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(Encyclopedia Britannica) The word is derived from the Greek word‚ meaning “wood”. Xylem formation begins when the actively dividing cells of growing root and shoot tips give rise to the primary xylem. (Encyclopedia Britannica) As the growing part of the plant builds past the xylem this formed‚ the vascular cambium produces secondary xylem tissues that cover the primary xylem. Xylem is star shaped and
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technology and engineering accomplishments. One of Rome’s great monumental architectural achievements are the aqueducts. “Over a period of 500 years-from 312 B.C.E. to 226 B.C.E. eleven aqueducts were critical to serving the Roman Empire clean water.” (Britannica) Roman aqueducts provided the citizens with potable water‚ introduced plumbing to a growing population all while inspiring future civilizations to
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specifically for ivory‚ which was extremely valuable at the time. Morton Stanley led this expedition‚ who established several stations on the Congo River‚ and negotiated several treaties among local tribes to open trade(The Editors of Encyclopædia Britannica). Even though they were able to unify
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When looking at today’s society‚ one must wonder if our society and politics are similar to another time point in the United States history. Between 1865 and the 1920’s‚ two extremely important time periods occurred in the United States of America. The Gilded Age and the Progressive Era vastly impacted the United States as well as influenced politics and culture still around today. However‚ one of these time periods was more influential than the other. The Gilded Age occurred from 1865-1900. This
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