The Black Plague was one of the worst pandemics of Europe affecting one-third of the population. Caused by the bacillus Yersinia Pestis‚ the epidemic was carried through fleas and rats that accompanied Genoese ships. The first known outbreak in Europe started in 1346 and swept from the Mongol Empire to southern France and Spain. Street conditions and warm weather were ideal for the spread and made people more susceptible to the disease. Many physicians tried to come up with ways to prevent the disease
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indulgences where the Catholic Church allowed men to buy their forgiveness‚ the Great Schism which was comprised of three different popes elected due to political conflicts and several other events that hinted at the ongoing corruption in the Catholic Church. Luther’s goal with his ninety five theses was to engage in a discussion regarding the power corruption of the popes and the popular system of indulgences that was becoming the perfect‚ expensive way to attain heaven. Martin Luther‚ through his reformation
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Around 1347 in Western Europe‚ an Asia epidemic‚ The Black Death became widely spread through frequent trading with infected cities. In three years’ time‚ one third or about twenty-five millions of Europe’s population was killed by the plague. The Black Death victims were susceptible to contracting the plague due the seven year famine that occurred directly before the outbreak. Shortage of food‚ caused by extreme weathers that prevented crop growth‚ weakened the population’s immunity to deadliest
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Witchcraft is referred to as magical rituals (contagious magic) which are intended to cause misfortune or inflict harm to others. (Robbins et al. 2015:115). Witchcraft was a trend which spread very quickly during the 16th century in Europe. Many anthropologists argued that human social dilemmas have led to the fear of witches. In the European time‚ witches were often alleged to devour supernatural power which allow them to turn into an animal or have magic “familiars”‚ which also the beliefs in the
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Chlamydia Chlamydia is a curable sexually transmitted infection (STI)‚ which is caused by bacteria called Chlamydia Trachomatis. Chlamydia infection is very common among young adults and teenagers. Many people do not know that they have Chlamydia because although they are infected they may not have any symptoms. About 75% of infected women and half of infected men have no symptoms of Chlamydia. This disease can cause serious complications that cause irreversible damage such as
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LEGAL FEASIBILITY OF PROBATION AFTER APPEAL UNDER PHILIPPINE LAWS Probation is a remedy which offenders must avail of at the first opportunity. As presently worded‚ the Probation Law requires that the application for probation must be filed within the period for perfecting an appeal. Thus‚ the filing of an appeal and an application for probation are mutually exclusive remedies‚ such that recourse to one necessarily bars resort to the other – as each will operate as an automatic waiver of the
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Title: 265 - Causes and spread of infection Level: 2 Credit Value: 2 GLH 20 Learning Outcomes The learner will; Assessment Criteria The learner can; 1. Understand the causes of infection 1.1 Identify the differences between bacteria‚ viruses‚ fungi and parasites 1.2 Identify common illnesses and infections caused by bacteria‚ viruses‚ fungi and parasites 1.3 Describe what is meant by “infection” and “colonisation” 1.4 Explain what is meant by
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Islam Over Time Islam‚ at the time of its origin‚ was the fastest and largest growing religion‚ unparalleled by the other religions present. The Muslim religion began in Arabia following the spiritual revelations of Muhammad‚ who believed himself to be the last prophet of Allah (God). Islam became a defining factor of the Arab empire’s culture and the faith spread just as far and even farther than the empire itself. Seeing as the Islamic religion has lasted up to modern times‚ it is no surprise that
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It has become quite apparent of the mass spread of witches and witchcraft. However‚ I do not think inquisitors and folks such as Sir Kramer should put all their efforts and forces in sniffing out witches like hungry dogs. I do believe in ridding the evil polluting our lands. Though‚ I am a peaceful man‚ and I strongly suggest another approach deviating from Sir Kramer’s zealous methods. What we need to do is separate the most heinous witches from the rest by looking into what types of witchcraft
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------------------------------------------------- Introduction It is sometimes a source of great wonder how certain elements of a culture have great similarities among different groups of another culture e.g.‚ art forms from one culture being held in high regard in some other part of the world. Some instances would be French Perfumes‚ Italian Leather etc. Further examples could be of cuisine. It is a testament to globalization how one does not need to venture far in order to enjoy Chinese‚ Italian
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