Ancient Rome and Ancient China. Ancient Rome and Ancient China share many similarities‚ but also many differences. Ancient Rome and Ancient China have similarities in the problems they faced and in their accomplishments‚ but they also share many differences‚ such as their religions‚ languages‚ and locations. Ancient Rome‚ or the Roman Empire‚ is located in the Western Mediterranean. There‚ the main religion was Christianity and people mostly spoke Latin. Ancient China‚ however‚ is located in East
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Writing Effective Comparison or Contrast Essays A Comparison or Contrast essay is an essay in which you either compare something or contrast something. A comparison essay is an essay in which you emphasize the similarities‚ and a contrast essay is an essay in which you emphasize the differences. We use comparison and contrast thinking when deciding which university to attend‚ which car to buy‚ or whether to drive a car or take a bus or an airplane to a vacation site. In this section‚ two classic
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important period which shaped the root of modern civilization. The most admired historical city-states (polis) to have ever existed was Athens and Sparta and that are always taken an example for their completely different governing systems. The difference between two city states were flagrant. Today we will dive deeper into the Spartans and Athenians life and try to figure out how Athens and Sparta obtain the right to participate in public life. We will also discuss about who held the public office and
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in Imperial Rome from 31 B.C.E. to 476 C.E and Han China from 206 B.C.E to 220 C.E. had both their similarities and differences. Similarities include general idea of equality‚ living under one ruler who gives the people some control‚ and the roles of families. One major difference is the method of political control with religion‚ and the way their leaders were selected. Some similarities of imperial administration in Imperial Rome and Han China include the general idea of equality‚ living under one
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There are some similarities between the USA‚ Japan‚ Guatemala and China. Both of Americans and Japanese do not have time to rest. Americans set their schedules fully and even book their free time. Similarly‚ Japanese rarely take vacations. Moreover‚ in the USA‚ people have too many choices such as going out with friends‚ playing sports or taking classes‚ but everyone has only 24 hours a day. Likewise‚ individuals try to do many works at the same time in China. In addition‚ technology‚ which supports
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inflation in Hong Kong Over the past few years‚ the prices of food have been increasing in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Census and Statistics Department (2010) reported that the increase in food price in 2009 was relatively large. Some of the food items that experienced surges in prices included live chicken (20% increase in average retail price) and fresh beef (7% increase in average retail price). Outcries by the public have suggested that this food price inflation has had a negative impact on Hong Kong’s
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the world has investigated the method to less rely on the fossil fuel. Hong Kong‚ being a part of the world‚ should also take the responsibility to do so. Many may wonder is Hong Kong potential enough to use more renewable energy? The answer is simple-why isn’t it? Renewable Energy in Hong Kong There are many types of renewable energy‚ hydropower‚ wind powers‚ solar energy‚ etc. However‚ developing renewable energy in Hong Kong always faces lots of problems and limitations. The factors such as capital
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Classical China and Classical India Classical China and Classical India are one of the most unique early civilizations during the Classical Period. They are known for their contributions to its modern world. China and India are similar and different in many ways. Both China and India had many similarities and differences in politics‚ economics‚ and religion. The Qin and Han dynasties of Classical China developed a kind of government called bureaucracy. The Qin stressed central authority
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system of HKD to USD. It was a very good / effective system to help Hong Kong to remain stable under the economic turmoil when first applied in 1983. This formed a very firm ‘firewall’ to protect the stability of the Hong Kong Dollar. We also had the testimony for the effectiveness of this system while the economic crisis that happened in 1997 and 2007. Although the Hong Kong Government had shown their loyalty of pegging the Hong Kong Dollar to U.S. currency and had announced that there are no plans
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SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES ASPECTS | SIMILARITIES | DIFFERENCES | THEMES | For the short story‚ The Drover’s Wife the theme is life is precious and needs to be protected. Four innocent life would be lost if the drover’s wife fails in the duty as a protective mother.For the short story Looking for a Rain God‚ the theme is also life is precious. The moral issue on life in this story is; no one has the rights to take his or her life. Life is the gift of God and it is precious. | For the short
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