More than 4‚000 years ago there flourished in the north-western parts of the Indo-Pakistan subcontinent a civilization which‚ derived its name from the main river of the region is known as the Indus civilization. From west to east the Indus civilization covered an area of 6oo kilometres‚ and from north to south of 100 kilometres. The first thing that strikes a visitor to an Indus site-be it Harappa or Mohenjo-daro in Pakistan ‚ Lothal‚ in India-is the town-planning. One finds the streets and lanes
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The Jordan River The Middle East region is known not only for its ideological‚ religious‚ and geo-political differences and disputes but also for the fact that it is extremely arid. The scarcity of water is connected to meteorologic‚ geographic and demographic factors. Jordan and Israel are highly dependent upon the Jordan River. Jordan‚ however‚ is facing another environmental problem which increases the state ’s dependency on the water of the Jordan River‚ (Abu-Taleb‚ 1994). The need for water
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Nile is the longest river in the world which is located in Africa. It spans itself from Lake Victoria in east central Africa to Egypt. It flows generally north through Uganda‚ Sudan‚ and Egypt to the Mediterranean Sea‚ for an approximate distance of 5‚584 km From its remotest headstream‚ the Luvironza River in Burundi‚ the river is 6‚695 km long. The river basin has an area of about 3‚350‚000 sq km. Its average discharge is 3.1 million litres per second. The lower course of the river in Egypt has become
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Ben Hansen Mr. Baladez American Lit 21 April 2013 The Road to Nowhere As I drive along the long endless road‚ bound by dry lifeless vegetation on both sides – which roughly came up to knee height; I was also admiring the low floating grayish clouds above – as if they were billowing off the remains of a fire just extinguished‚ and now leaving the minds of all who used to enjoy it. Off in the distance‚ small rolling hills resembled the arched backs of the tired men who built this road. They
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While reading chapter one in our text book‚ I learned about the ancient civilizations that are no longer around. I noticed how different their cultures were from ours today. However‚ those are the foundations of who we are. Starting with the Paleolithic people‚ they were the groundwork for all humankind. Life for them was basic and simple. They didn?t wake up and wonder what they were going to wear. The men were hunters and gatherers‚ and the women were caregivers and producers. That is a theme
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Yamuna The Yamuna (Sanskrit: यमुना)‚ sometimes called Jamuna (Bengali: যমুনা‚ Hindi: जमुना‚ Urdu: جمنا) or Jumna‚ is the largest tributary river of theGanges (Ganga) in northern India. Originating from the Yamunotri Glacier at a height of 6‚387 metres on the south western slopes of Banderpooch peaks in the Lower Himalayas in Uttarakhand‚ it travels a total length of 1‚376 kilometers (855 mi) and has a drainage system of 366‚223 square kilometres (141‚399 sq mi)‚ 40.2% of the entire Ganges Basin
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The Indus Valley Civilization was one of the world ’s first great urban civilizations‚ existing from 3000 B.C.E to 1500 B.C.E. During their time they have contributed much to the history of the world through their influences on culture‚ religion‚ government‚ social structure‚ economy and technology. The Indus Valley Civilization was located along the river valleys of the Indus‚ Ravi‚ and Sutlej. In its spread‚ this civilization was bigger than the Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilizations‚ stretching
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The Ganga‚ especially‚ is the river of India‚ beloved of her people‚ round which are intertwined her memories‚ her hopes and fears‚ her songs of triumph‚ her victories and her defeats. She has been a symbol of India’s age-long culture and civilization‚ ever changing‚ ever flowing‚ and yet ever the same Ganga." - Jawaharlal Nehru‚ First Prime Minister of India‚ born in Allahabad on the Ganges Ganges (Hindi Ganga)‚ major river of the Indian subcontinent‚ formed in the southern ranges of the Himalaya
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The ancient civilizations of the Nile Valley and Sumer are considered to be the beginning of life in their respected regions. The following essay will provide a look into the similarities between these two great societies. The Nile Valley civilization began as early as early as the Paleolithic Age‚ and a Neolithic culture was formed there around 6000 B.C. By about 3800 B.C. the people of this region began to take steps toward creating an actual civilization. The people discovered how to make copper
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Delaware Valley Quakers (481-544) Family Ways: Quaker Idea of the Family of Love *Most historians believe that the idea of the MODERN AMERICAN FAMILY traces back to the folkways of the Delaware Valley. *They used the word “family” lightly – the Society of Friends was considered family. (Name given to people of Quaker faith) *Average Quaker household had smaller numbers of children than in New England‚ with a larger number of servants; but‚ more children and fewer servants than Virginia. *Everyone
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