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    “Transformation of the Western Civilization” “Examination Final” By Reinaldo Gutierrez Early Western History HIST 1090 – EV1 Professor Vincent L. Toscano December 6th‚ 2011 In a period about 250 years‚ the western civilization experiment a series of changes that will shift the medieval world of the 1400 to a brand new modern era by the mid-1600‚ all aspect of the medieval civilization suffer a notorious changes and transformation

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    Early Vs. Modern Civilization When we look around our world today it can be difficult to see and believe just how futile we were in our beginning. When we see all of the modern buildings ‚forms of transportation and things such as language we can come to realize just how much we have grown in knowledge compared to our beginning years. Lets take a look at the ways we have changed and even some of the things that are still present in modern civilization. Stanislaus 2

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    Indian subcontinent have contributed to the development of India¡¯s civilizations. India is cut off from other civilizations because of the various mountains ( for example‚ the Himalayas‚ Vindhya Mountains‚ etc.) and the rivers (for example‚ the Ganges River). Therefore‚ India‚ unlike many other cultures at the time‚ was free from the influences of the outside world. They were able to develop their own culture. In terms of the physical features‚ the value of the environment would have determined where

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    the medieval-modern civilizations‚ intent on spreading Catholic teachings. The preaching and crusades however needed more education‚ hence the adoption of new classes in the newly established universities in Oxford and Paris to better their theological‚ philosophical and religious work (Gracia‚ Jorge & Timothy‚ 2008‚ p 80). The phase saw more intense studies into the scientific literature from the Greek scholars and the Arab world. Knowledge of science grew as Albert the Great took center-stage in

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    Thatcherism | Oxford Dictionary of Politics:Thatcherism | Ads QROPS - Overseas Pensionwww.overseaspension.com A QROPS from Fairbairn Trust A QROPS from Fairbairn Trust | Home > Library > History‚ Politics & Society > Political Dictionary The economic and social policies pursued by Margaret Thatcher‚ British Prime Minister from 1979 to 1990. There are many different notions of what Thatcherism comprises‚ but core elements include deregulation and privatization‚ combined with

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    Egyptian civilization was born on the banks of the Nile in 3150 BC‚ when the upper and lower Egypt were united under the rule of the first Pharaoh. Egyptians were intelligent people who made inventions in almost every corner of life‚ which made them the longest lived civilization. Although normally the Egyptian civilization is associated with the pyramids and mummies‚ the Egyptians actually created numerous inventions that have made this civilization one of the greatest to have existed. Some

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    Romans. How is that possible? The Romans had a very large influence: others tribes were fascinated by it‚ by their lifestyle‚ their economics‚ their military principles‚ etc… It was an inescapable influence. The Romans exported their own vision of the world and even their mentality. However and paradoxically‚ the English tribes spoke the Celtic language. ( Britain‚ a suitable candidate for incorporation in the Roman Empire The Roman did NOT colonize the countries they were interested in (yet).

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    Assignment 1: Disappearance of the Mayan Civilization Tyasheen Anderson HUM111 Dr. H Stansbury July 28‚ 2013 The Mayans The Ancient Mayan people were located in Mesoamerica which is a term that describes the area from Mexico to Central America in which they inhabited. The Mayans also occupied the territory along Columbia and parts of Peru. Between the times of 250 to 900 BC the Mayans were known as dominant culture and very advanced for their time. The Mayans developed two sets of calendars

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    in Ancient Civilizations Over the course of human history‚ humans and our ancestors have made tremendous strides. From Homo habilis making the first stone tools to the Egyptians building The Pyramids of Giza‚ human history is nothing short of intriguing. If it wouldn’t have been for each stride made by our ancestors we probably wouldn’t live in the world that we live in today. When the Neolithic Era began in 9600 BCE‚ human civilizations gradually started to spring up all over the world. Humans set

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    The four factors that led to the economic boom in the 12th and 13th century were agricultural revolution‚ expansion of cities‚ advances in transportation networks and creation of new business techniques. These four factors contributed to the flourishing medieval cities. The agricultural revolution and expansion of cities allowed for populace increase and growth of cities. These factors helped the profitable boom while allowing residents to benefit from them. Advances in transportation networks and

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