for the merchants. Merchants brought new ideas and goods as they travelled and sold them in Italy. Marco Polo had a big hand in the commencement of trade commerce in Italy. He was a 17 year old boy who had found the silk road. The silk road were routes that linked civilizations from the Mediterranean in the east‚ to the Pacific Ocean in the west. It was used to trade goods‚ ideas‚ and knowledge. Marco may have begun the trade and commerce in a way‚ but the merchants were the ones who travelled around
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DOCUMENT-BASED QUESTION: TWO TRADING ALLIANCES Directions The following question is based on the accompanying documents. (The documents have been edited for the purpose of this exercise). The question is designed to test your ability to work with and understand historical documents. Write an essay that: Has relevant thesis and supports that thesis with evidence from the documents. Uses all or all but one of the documents. Analyzes the documents by grouping them in as many appropriate ways as
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potential in China’s vast abundance of natural resources. With a divided government and a weak military force‚ China was an easy target with valuable payoffs. When in July‚ 1937‚ Japanese troops reported taking fire from Chinese military at the Marco Polo Bridge outside Beijing‚ Japan had a scapegoat to begin a complete invasion of China. Japan’s first move in the conflict had
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THE EUROPEAN CHEF EXPERIENCE [pic] June 1st - June 3rd 2013 Tour Guide: Cynthia Ford Come Eat‚ Play‚ and Learn the techniques that will make you a master chef that people will rave about with our three day‚ two night tour of Europe. Our all inclusive tour is $4750 per chef. JUNE 3nd‚ 2013 Chefs will be picked up at 7 am and taken to All’Arco for a sit down breakfast. After breakfast
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invented in China 868 CE- First book printed in China 900 CE- Decline of Classical Maya 1066 CE- Norman conquest of England 1206 CE- Changgis Khan begins Mongol Conquest 1230-1600 CE- Mali emerged after the collapse of the Ghana Empire 1266 CE- Marco Polo goes to China 1279 CE- Mongol conquest of China 1346-1350 CE- Bubonic Plague(Black Death) in Europe 1400-1600 CE- Songhay Dynasty‚ which emerged during the decline of the the Mali Empire 1400 CE- Aztec Empire beings 1438 CE- Rise of Inca Empire
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singularly as it is hard to talk or interact with others while running. Swimming sports such as synchronized swimming‚ water polo‚ diving‚ water skiing‚ and surfing all have some basis of team participation‚ communication and interaction is necessary to do well (Fourny 74-90). Leisure swimming is easily adapted to include family and friends with aquatic games like Marco polo‚ sunken treasure‚ and aqua ball‚ activities that can be fun for all ages (Smith 57). Both swimming and running do have the advantage
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emperor. When Johnston first appears he seems superior to everyone else when he gets out of the car with his tall hat and straight posture. He is told “Remember you are one of the first foreigners with an official post in the Forbidden City since Marco Polo” he responds “It makes me very nervous”. The tone when Johnson says it makes me very nervous seems very nonchalant and he was not worried about entering a foreign place. When the emperor gets his eyes checked it is confirmed that he needs glasses
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pacific can gain consumers from different countries by providing more popular international destinations‚ which can expand its bran globally. It has also developed two loyalty programs‚ which lead it on the road to success. The programs include The Marco Polo Club and Asia Miles rewarded as the “Best Frequent Flyer Program” in Business Traveler Asia-Pacific Awards. Cathay pacific is now trying to improve its brand image though social media like Twitter‚ Facebook‚ RenRen‚ Flicker‚ and Youtube. It is
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Ancient Commerce in China The Silk Road Antonio Camargo SiMBA 2011 ____________________ Jan / 2012 Table of Contents 1- The Route 3 2- Name and Purpose 4 3- Routes 4 4- Mongol Age 6 5- The Peak‚ Decline and Sea Route 7 6- Nowadays 8 7- Conclusion 8 8- References 9 1- The route The Silk Road‚ or Silk Route‚ is the most famous and important historically trading route of ancient Chinese civilization. This
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The ratio of population between Europe and Africa declined and it is believed that this caused a significant impact on African civilizations. During the fifteen century‚ Africa became one of the major location for European explorers‚ mainly Portuguese. For centuries‚ Europeans traded gold and spices‚ but during the fifteen century‚ one of the most important change occurred; a new type of trade began; influenced by the Portuguese and starting the most shameful period of history. It quickly expanded
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