There are many advantages of forming a civilization on a delta or near a river valley. One advantage is that there is plenty of fertile soil for farming. Hunters and gatherers needed to be able to produce their own food. In Mesopotamia‚ the Fertile Crescent‚ the Tigris and Euphrates flood and deposit rich soil for farming. Eventually‚ the farmers learned to irrigate the river water‚ which led to surplus food supplies. In Sumer‚ which is located on the delta of the Euphrates‚ the Sumerians were
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major rivers which sustained them‚ they exhibited important differences as a consequence of the different physical environments in which they developed. In this paper I will first focus on what I consider to be the major aspects of these differences in environment and then explore the consequences of these differences in their religious beliefs‚ political organization and commercial practices. A major difference in physical environment between these ancient societies was the seasonal river flows
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The world would not be what it is today if it wasn’t for the Egyptians. This civilization is the oldest and most influential of the world’s civilizations. Their contributions to the human knowledge‚ invention‚ and scientific discoveries influenced every nation and every age. They have introduced to the world many things like the calendar‚ glass‚ paper and ink‚ the clock‚ refinement of dress and ornament. Some of the most essential to todays society; geometry and the alphabet‚ a new form of architecture
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Ashesi University College Competitive Strategy Course Code: BUSA 405 Semester One: 2010/2011 Marking Scheme Mid Semester Exams Lecturers: Anthony Ebow Spio and Robert Ahomka-Lindsay Section A (40 Marks) Provide Short and concise answers 1 Explain the term sustainable competitive advantage and why it is so important to a winning business strategy. (5 marks) Suggested Answer A company achieves sustainable competitive advantage when an attractive number or buyers prefer its products/services
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drainage basin? 65‚600 square miles 2. In what direction does the Rhine flow? South to North 3. Where is its source? Switzerland 4. Where is its mouth? North Sea 5. How many countries does it flow through? In Luxemburg and Belgium the river just pass around it but in Switzerland‚ France‚ Germany and The Netherlands. 6. How far can a boat travel up the Rhine from the mouth? For more than 500 miles 7. In what year did the Rhine become an international waterway? What does this
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HUM 1000: WORLD CIVILIZATIONS NOTES THE NATURE AND ORIGIN OF CIVILIZATION IN AFRICA Definition of key terms As we begin this course‚ it is crucial to first discuss our understanding of the concept ‘civilization’. This is a comparative term which is usually applied in comparison to such words as ‘barbarian’ ‘savage’ and ‘primitive’. In classical antiquity the Europeans used the word ‘barbarian’ to refer to a foreigner who was regarded as inferior (Ogutu and Kenyanchui‚ An Introduction
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The key success factors in diamond retailing can be measured by distribution network design‚ product quality‚ luxury‚ customization (personalization) ‚ customer experience‚ high quality of customer service in terms and so forth. Blue Nile has built up its distinct advantages by providing the customers with high quality‚ fine jewelry‚ competitive pricing‚ low-pressure selling tactics‚ customization and inventory choices of 75‚000 stones as an online retailed store. Additionally‚ its online selling
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BUAD 441 – Individual Case Study1 Blue Nile‚ Inc. – World’s Largest Online Diamond Retailer 1. Looking into the future‚ the cost of products‚ a well executed customer service along with information about products‚ web platforms‚ lean operating‚ fast delivery time and reliability will be key factors in determining a company’s success in the online jewelry industry. Consumers want the best quality product at the best price and as fast as possible. In today’s society consumers are educated enough
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Blue Nile Inc. in 2010: Will Its Strategy to Remain Number One in Online Diamond Retailing Work? 1. How strong are the competitive forces confronting Blue Nile and other online retail jewelers? Which one of the five competitive forces is the strongest? Do five-forces analysis to support your answer. The competitive forces are intense as there are several online and offline jewelry retailers and there has been a decline in sales due to the economic recession. Many online and physical stores
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"Egyptian Creation Myth" The story begins with the ocean. Out of the ocean comes an egg‚ and out of the egg comes Ra; god of the sun. "When the world first started‚ only the ocean was there. Ra came out of his egg when it appeared on the surface of the water. He was the first Egyptian god" (Ancient Egypt Online). Ra later spat out his children Shu and Tefnut. Shu is his son‚ the god of air. Tefnut is his daughter‚ the goddess of moisture. Later‚ Tefnut gave birth to two children; Geb
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