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    CPE 2006 HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY 6005 Marks SECTION A For each item in questions 1A and 1B‚ circle the letter which shows the correct answer. Example: Mauritius is found in the A Arctic Ocean. B Atlantic Ocean. C Indian Ocean. D Pacific Ocean. Question 1A (16 marks) (Mauritius) Study map 1 and then answer items 1 to 5. Map 1 Bambous N Montagne Blanche River Tamarin Rose Belle Mahebourg Trois Boutiques F Chemin Grenier 0 5 10

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    within us. We are non-fiction and sometimes monsters can come out within the most unexpected people. Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is an example of how someone that is deemed honest and loyal could even have a monster somewhere within. There are people who even have a monster much more apparent than others‚ such as Barbara Allen. We may romanticize the idea of monsters and fear them in these stories‚

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    Sir Gawain and Beowulf are some of the most memorable characters from medieval literature. The title characters from Sir Gawain And The Green Knight and Beowulf both share many similarities in their characteristics. They share beliefs in allegiance and honour to their Kings‚ they are both incredibly valiant‚ and have similar beliefs in fate and faith. Beowulf and Gawain seem to be very alike in their actions as well in that they both commence their dangerous journeys alone yet they ask of their Kings

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    SIR SYED AHMAD KHAN A GREAT MUSLIM REFORMER Following their crushing of the revolution of 1857‚ the British consolidated their secular rule in the Indian subcontinent‚ which marginalized‚ if not totally ignored‚ religion‚ particularly Islam. The whole of India suffered in the backlash‚ but the consequences were most devastating for the Muslims. It was at this critical juncture that Syed Ahmad Khan (1817-1898) gallantly came forward to counter the threat‚ and to defend the Islamic faith and

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    Heroes‚ small or epic have had an impact on literature through the ages and have shaped classic Characters Such as Macduff from The Tragedy of Macbeth by Shakespeare‚ Beowulf from Beowulf‚ and Sir Gawain from Sir Gawain and the green knight by Pearl Poet; Going over parts of their stories might explain the influence heroism has had on literature from the past. First‚ MacDuff from the tragedy of Macbeth. MacDuff the mighty hero who stood up to their tyrant for his loved ones and for the country he

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    Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is an Arthurian romance‚ which begins in King Arthur’s court‚ during New Year’s Eve feast. Unexpectedly‚ a figure known as the Green Knight‚ appears and presents a challenge. He challenges Arthur‚ or any other brave knight‚ to use his own axe to strike his head. Then in a year’s time‚ the Green Knight would be able to return the blow. Everyone was shocked at this challenge‚ no one accepted‚ and the Green Knight scorned them for their cowardice. King Arthur steps forward

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    Travels of a T-Shirt

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    What Would Happen if the New T-shirt Market Operated as a Free Market? The producers in the new T-shirt value chain do not operate in a free market system. Government protectionist measures such as subsidies‚ quotas‚ and tariffs have limited economic success to a fortunate few. According to the author Pietra Rivoli‚ “the winners at various stages of my T-shirt’s life are adept not so much at competing in markets but at avoiding them.” These winners include the U.S. cotton farmer and the China

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    early medieval times‚ there were many different tales of heroes from all around the world. Both Sir Gawain and Beowulf are different heroes in their own stories‚ but does one stand out more than the other? I believe that the answer is clear. Beowulf is more developed and more honorable than Sir Gawain. First‚ Beowulf is noticeably more honorable than Sir Gawain was. While staying at the Lord’s castle‚ Sir Gawain says to him that he “will give ye all I have earned.” This of course was a lie‚ breaking

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    Sir Robert Peel Paper

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    In this paper I will be describing the impact that Sir Robert Peel made on the American Police and how they still continue to use it today. Sir Robert Peel was a member of England’s elite police force. In the early 1800’s England was home to over 450 law enforcement officers. These officers were the cornerstone for the new age modernized police force. Sir Robert Peel set forth to establish a police force that not only caught and punished criminals but he wanted them to work at lowering the

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    Zanzibar Travel Guide

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    Country Detail Zanzibar Travel Guide Zanzibar is an Island characterised by its stunning beaches‚ beautiful coral reefs and the magic of the historic Stone Town. With its ocean horizons traversed by traditional style dhow boats‚ the landscape here is one of luscious coconut palms and clove trees‚ spice plantations and long‚ red sandy roads. From the ancient capital to the coral sand coast‚ this island has charisma‚ history‚ and romance in the air. Located about 22 miles off the east coast of Tanzania

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