Introduction to China Cheng Ho Cheng Ho Cheng Ho (1371 - 1433) was a eunuch in the service of the Ming emperor Yung-lo and commander in chief of the Chinese expeditionary fleet to the South Seas in the early years of the 15th century. Born into a family named Ma‚ presumably of Mongol-Arab origin‚ in central Yünnan Province‚ Cheng Ho was selected to be castrated by the general in charge
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The Ring of Fire is an area where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur in the basin of the Pacific Ocean. In a 40‚000 km (25‚000 mi) horseshoe shape‚ it is associated with a nearly continuous series of oceanic trenches‚ volcanic arcs‚ andvolcanic belts and/or plate movements. The Ring of Fire has 452 volcanoes and is home to over 75% of the world’s active and dormant volcanoes.[1] It is sometimes called the circum-Pacific belt or the circum-Pacific seismic belt. About 90%[2] of
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(Islam Abangan). The Padris‚ like contemporaneous jihadists in the Sokoto Caliphate of West Africa)‚ were Islamist reformers who had made the hajj to Mecca and returned inspired to bring the Qur’an and shariah to a position of greater influence in Sumatra. * The Dutch intervened from 1821 and helped the Adats defeat the Padri faction. 1806 - British and Dutch went to war 1811-1816 - Thomas Stamford Raffles is Lieutenant-Governer of Java (East India Company officer-- British) 1816 - British
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Orangutans This paper is on whether an orangutan is a good pet to have. I chose to do my paper on orangutans because they are not the average household pet. They seem to be one of nicest apes in one person’s eyes‚ but others have their own opinions.This paper is to show that it takes a lot to know about these animals in order to take care of them. Most apes like to be free in the forests of Indonesia‚ and unless people can provide a good environment for these animals‚ then it may not be an
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everyday consumer products; the use of the oil carries many detrimental and concerning issues in the Environmental aspect. The article pertaining to the topic of Palm Oil; reveals the negative effects of deforestation. The islands of Borneo and Sumatra are considered the focused areas for Palm Oil collection. The deforestation of these islands have brought Orangutans on the endangered list‚ but these species aren’t the only ones endangered. The Sumatran tiger‚ elephant and rhino are considered critically
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PressReleasePing The Decade Anniversary of Tsunami Marked Across Asia‚-- Divulges KAKHTAH Post-doc Multiversity in SAARC Region. Besides the several memorials paid by victims‚ survivors and the general public‚ the academic commencements of Tsunami commemoration also became events of note. The enormous observance also divulged a Post-doc Multiversity KAKHTAH‚ to be established in Asia for higher research studies on disaster risk reduction. Colombo‚ Sri Lanka‚ January 01‚ 2015 /PressReleasePing/ -
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The destructive effects of an earthquake can be classified into primary and secondary effects. Primary effects are the immediate damage caused by the quake‚ such as collapsing buildings‚ roads and bridges‚ which may kill many people. Those lucky enough to survive can suffer badly from shock and panic. Secondary effects are the after-effects of the earthquake‚ such as fires‚ tidal waves‚ landslides and disease. Fire - earthquakes destroy gas pipes and electric cables‚ causing fires to spread
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refugeesinternational.org/content/colombia-key-facts-recent-displacement-arauca Linkie‚ M.‚ Martyr‚ D.‚ Holden‚ J.‚ Yanuar‚ A.‚ Hartana‚ A.‚ Sugardjito‚ J.‚ et al. (2003). Habitat destruction and poaching threaten the Sumatran tiger in Kerinci Seblat National Park‚ Sumatra. Oryx ‚ 37‚ 41-48. Quijano‚ I.-I. (2008‚ November). Hunger and Plunder in the Seas. Speak Out ‚ pp. 3-6. Sierra Club. (2008). Energy Consumption. Retrieved March 2‚ 2009‚ from Sierra Club: http://www.sierraclub.org/sustainable_consumption/factsheets/energy_factsheet
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"We live in a world where lemonade is made from artificial flavoring and furniture polish is made from real lemons‚" said Mad Magazine’s Alfred E. Neuman. Throughout history‚ the spice industry has evolved from primitive humans flavoring meat with leaves‚ to multi-billion dollar companies injecting chemical compounds into common foods; from tasting a few minute grains on entrées to feeling a discharge of natural and artificial flavors from exquisite candies‚ and from scavenging the world for priceless
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sub-continent and also to give up any rights related to them. Besides‚ the Dutch also handed in the city and fort of Melacca to the British. On the other hand‚ the factory of Fort Marlborough in Bencoolen and all of the British property on the island of Sumatra were surrendered to the Dutch. In short‚ after the treaty was signed‚ Bencoolen and Indonesia belongs to the
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