Vasco Nunez de Balboa (1475-1519) was a Spanish conquistador and explorer. He was the first European to see the eastern part of the Pacific Ocean (in 1513)‚ after crossing the Isthmus of Panama overland. Cabeza de Vaca was a Spanish explorer who sailed to North America from Spain‚ leaving in 1527. He traveled from Florida to Texas on a raft‚ then walked from Texas to Mexico City. He also explored the Paraguay River in South America. De Vaca and his fellow travelers were the first Europeans to see
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Examiners’ Report June 2012 GCE Spanish 6SP02 01 Edexcel and BTEC Qualifications Edexcel and BTEC qualifications come from Pearson‚ the world’s leading learning company. We provide a wide range of qualifications including academic‚ vocational‚ occupational and specific programmes for employers. For further information visit our qualifications websites at www.edexcel.com or www.btec.co.uk for our BTEC qualifications. Alternatively‚ you can get in touch with us using the details on our contact
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analysis Strengths: Peru is a country blessed with natural resources. In 2010 its exports reached some 23 billion GBP‚ which was mainly made out of minerals‚ petroleum and agricultural products. Its mining industry is the largest in Latin America‚ accounting for 7‚7 billion GBP of its total exports in 2010. The climate is also favourable for agriculture‚ representing 13% of GDP‚ and employing 30% of the population. In addition‚ sites like Machu Picchu‚ Cuscu and Sacsayhuaman make Peru a popular tourist
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across the strait of Gibraltar in 703 A.D. They conquered the Spanish kingdom and the region that is now called Portugal The army was finally defeated at the Battle of Tours in 732 A.D. The battlefield was located in north central France‚ between Tours and Poitiers. The Muslim defeat caused the spread of Islam to be temporarily halted. The victorious Franks were led by their king‚ Charles Martel. The Muslim army at this time was on a conquest throughout the western world and had already swept through
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The discovery of a new world by Christopher Columbus in 1492 opened up new opportunities for trading‚ conquest‚ and political success and wealth in the later years. Spain and England found their way to the Americas (by crossing the Atlantic‚ etc.) and established their own colonies‚ which were able to give their nations profits. In order to have the imperial power of Spain and England benefit from their colonial establishments‚ the dependent nations would use their surrounding natural resources which
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developed‚ countries. Globalization is a historical process that results from human innovation and technological progress. The social effects of globalization are clearly illustrated in Peru. Once a third-world country filled with poverty and oppression‚ Peru is now transitioning into a developed nation. In Peru‚ globalization has raised the human development index‚ empowered women‚ and created a stronger country. (Leon 90-91) One of the benefits of globalization on a social level is an increased
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Content Introduction………………………………………………………………………………..….3 1. Cultural differences in a business environment between the USA and Mexico ….……4 2. The USA – Mexico relations overview ……………………………………………..…….5 3. The USA – Mexico relations in the automotive industry‚ trade and FDI………………6 4. Government support program for Mexican auto part producers…..…………………11 5. NAFTA ……………….…………………………………………………………………...11 6. Entry mode strategy………………………………………………………………………12 7. Political risks for investors………………………………………………………………
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Introduction Thesis (Purpose Statement): The purpose of this paper is to define what Christmas is‚ explain how it is celebrated in some parts of Mexico‚ and describe some typical Christmas foods associated with it. Body Paragraph 1 Topic Sentence: Studying the definition of the word "Christmas" can help us understand the background behind this holiday. Supporting Sentences Christmas‚ coming from Old English Cristes maesse or "Christ ’s mass‚" is a celebration of the nativity of Jesus Christ
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The European Conquest of The Americas One of the primary reasons for exploration was the search for the Northwest Passage‚ an imaginary path that could be used to reach Asia without having to go around Africa‚ or through the Middle East. The Panamanians proved that travel was possible around Africa with a new kind of boat that utilized wind better‚ but the Spaniards and other Europeans were more interested in a more direct approach to reaching Asia. So they began to head westward. The Queen of
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Secret Treasure of the Incas: Wildlife in Peru In my dreams I’d been to the Amazon. It was a steamy world of luxuriant foliage‚ beady-eyed monkeys‚ jewel-bright birds and improbably large insects: a place where anything could happen – and frequently did. I had such high expectations that I wondered whether the reality would disappoint. I needn’t have worried. Within minutes of arriving in the Peruvian rainforest‚ I saw a crimson hummingbird dart from a flower‚ had to duck as a flock of parakeets
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