Not much is know of Ching Shih in her early life‚ only that she was a prostitute before she married Cheng I. Cheng I was the captain of a fleet before she became captain. She had two kids of her own and one adopted son. Once Cheng I died she became captain. She was known for having a bigger fleet than the Chinese navy. Women were very common among the fleet‚ and women had high ranking jobs just like the men. Her adopted son created laws for this fleet so that if anyone did not behave they will get
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The Sook Ching‚ meaning a purge through cleansing‚ was a massacre that happened when Britain surrendered Singapore to Japan‚ from February 18 to March 4 of 1942. Chinese males aged 18 to 50 were called to screening centers to be examined by Japanese soldiers. If they were deemed “anti-Japanese‚” they would be executed. While this massacre is not as well-known as other historical events‚ there is still debate on some of the causes. One idea that is widely disagreed on is that the Chinese were passing
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In “The Scholars‚” Wu Ching-Tzu revealed the truth and dark side of Chinese government organization and examination. He also discussed the morality and philosophy of people in Ming Dynasty. As the beginning of the “The Scholars‚” Wu Ching-Tzu used Wang Mien’s story as an example to show what a clever‚ remarkable man should be. The story is started with an introspective question: “in human life riches‚ rank‚ success and fame are external things. Men will risk their lives in the search for them;
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My parents once said‚ "nasa Diyos ang awa‚ nasa tao and gawa". This may just seem like an ordinary sentence‚ but for me‚ its not‚ its more than that. This sentence is a system‚ where‚ for me‚ everyone fails to follow‚ for most of the time‚ people tend to just pray and go to church every Sunday to ask help or to seek answers for the problems they are facing‚ but once they get out‚ they don’t do a single thing to change their situation‚ from bad to better. This was my thinking months before a huge
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AP Biology: Unit 3: Cell Division & Genetics: Virtual Lab #4: Punnett Squares Instructions 1. Open the Virtual Lab: Punnett Squares: http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/virtual_labs_2K8/labs/BL_05/index.html 2. The virtual lab simulation will be on the right side of the screen‚ and the “Question” column will be on the left side of the screen. 3. Click on the TV/VCR and watch the video. 4. Read the background information in the Question Column under “How can Punnett Squares help predict
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“Ching chong ling long!” exclaims by a youngster from school. “Ching chong ling long” is a pejorative term used by English speakers to mock how people of Chinese descent speak in English. Racism and stereotypes have always been a big part of my childhood. I get mocked by not just students‚ but even teachers. As a kid growing up in Houston‚ Texas‚ I perceived that being racist to an Asian person is socially acceptable. As my third week of school in America starts‚ I get up extra early to put my clothes
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Contemporary Issues in Western Religions REL/134 January 9‚ 2013 Dr. Keith Rolle Historical Connection and Theological Similarities The Judaism historical connection was the belief that people have a special relationship or bond between themselves and God. This form of covenant demands absolute obedience in return for his blessings‚ and God in return will hear and answer his or her prayers. Judaism stems
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University of Phoenix Material Topic Selection Reflection Answer the following questions for your ENG/147 final paper. Your response to each question should be at least 50 to 75 words. 1. Based on your exploration of the Opposing Viewpoints in Context database‚ what topic are you considering? Explain. Note. It is fine if your topic is a general one‚ as you will narrow it down in Week 2. The topic I considered to choose was high blood pressure. I tend to see my mother taking her pulse everyday
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BO Ke Akua Pu a Hui Hou (God Bless You and See You Later) Mona Price REL133 January 09‚ 2012 Tim Watson Ke Akua Pu a Hui Hou (God Bless You and See
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In this pack of REL 134 Week 3 Discussion Questions you will find the next information: DQ 1: How was the New Testament formed and recognized in the early Church? What issues were critical to including a writing in the New Testament? DQ 2: How does Christianity exhibit a pluralistic character? Compare Christian practices and sacraments among its many different denominations DQ 3: Do you identify Buddhism as a religion? Why or why not? How does it contrast with other traditional religions
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