STS LECTURE NOTES 2nd Sem 2013 to 2014 Note: Topic Outline I. History and Philosophy of science and technology: II.Science and technology in daily life: III. Science and technology‚ in the arts‚ law and social sciences: IV. Science‚ science policy and national development I. History and Philosophy of science and technology: A. The Fertile Crescent Teaching religiona and mathemathics B. The Civilization of the Americas Aztecs Incas Maya Mayan Mathemathics and Astrology Impact
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Hassansins Topic: Hassansins INTRODUCTION Attention Getter: It a group that no one really knows about. Purpose: To inform about the topic. Thesis Statement: These guys are better than ninjas. Preview: I will discuss the history of this band of assassins BODY 1 The Hassansins is where we get the name assassins. they were lead by a man named Hassan-i Sabbah he is also known as the old man of the mountain.The origins of the Assassins can be traced back to just before the first crusade
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science.All the scientists are before 14th century ..‚When you the Europe was called a Dark continent ‚Muslims Scientists Were ruling in all over the world! I don’t know what happened now But anyways Don’t Forget the Past=) Better be Proud! Muhammad ibn Mūsā al-Khwārizmī Consequently he is considered to be the father of algebra‚[6] a title he shares with Diophantus. Latin translations of his Arithmetic‚ on the Indian numerals‚ introduced the decimal positional number system to the Western world
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strengthened Chinas empire and the other discussing how they weakened it Sections 2 + 3 the Mongols Conquests/The Mongol Empire Vocabulary: Define each term and describe why each of the terms is significant Kublai Khan Marco Polo Shinto Samurai Bushido Shogun As you read about the Mongols‚ take notes to answer the questions. The Rise of the Mongols 1. What was the primary cause of conflict between steppe nomads and settled communities? 2
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family‚ and contribution to the world. These are some of the things that effected the invention of pasta. Pasta was not invented in Italy‚ although many say that Marco Polo brought it back there on his voyage from China which is incorrect. According to Life in Italy‚ a news article about the history of pasta‚ they present that Marco Polo rediscovered the food that was once popular in Italy during Etruscan and Roman times (Demetri1). “There is some evidence of an Etrusco-Roman noodle made from the
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other. In document 3‚ it describes a palace of riches and beauty. Additionally‚ it also seemed to mention that the palace was “superior” to other designs on earth. Therefore‚ competition was also taking place in that time period. However‚ assuming Marco Polo wrote the words of the document‚ his point-of-view seemed to embellish the palace‚ making it seem majestic and among other things‚ wealthy. In document 4‚ it describes how the Meccans made use of perfume to show their cleanliness‚ and‚ of course
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Silk Road itself was an important trade route for both Europe and Asia. For China‚ the silk industry was their most important and profitable export that filled the Emperors’ coffers. This trading route flourished‚ especially in the Tang Dynasty. Marco Polo‚ an
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is a People’s History of the United States. My Second topic that I noticed after reading both inserts is how these early explorers changed the world in different ways. In the insert of “The City on the Hill” It describes many expeditions. When Marco Polo and others traveled to China they brought back tales of wealth and unusual goods. Portugal explorers dispatched ships to Africa and brought back ivory and gold then transported and sold slaves to varies Mediterranean estates. Christopher Columbus
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also a Spanish explorer. Francisco conquered the Inca empire in Peru in the year 1833. Francisco was born in Trujillo‚ Spain in 1746. Francisco’s army was the first to climb the Andes Mountains. Marco Polo was an Italian explorer. Marco had traveled to China and brought back stories and goods to Europe. Marco was born in Venice‚ Italy in 1254. Hernando De Soto was a Spanish conquistador. Hernando led a disastrous expedition of conquest into the North American interior between 1539 and 1542. René-Robert
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