CH. 13 Notes Nomadism in C Asia nomadism is a way of life forced by a scarcity of resources Nomadic groups have the lowest pop. Desnsity In time of droughts conflicts increase Result extermination alliances frequent out migration Everyone was full time herdsman hunter and warrior Mongol superb riders Can shoot while galloping Leader = khan Khan’s decision ratified by a council Completion for resources reinforced slavery and tribute in C. Asia Some become slaves so
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Like most people‚ when it comes to choosing something for me to work with I usually choose what calls my attention most out of the many options‚ thinking that if I get something that I like it will be easier to work and that is exactly how I chose “The Dissmision of Adam and Eve from Paradise”‚ an extraordinary painting of Henry Fuseli. This painting pulled my sight towards it when I was walking in the MFAH (Museum of Fine Arts‚ Houston). I like art and I think a painting is one of
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Notes on the natural history of the soul in Mexico CHAPTER 1 Page 1 “The soul is the ultimate essence of the person” eastern philosophies consider the soul to be a spirit trapped in flesh. Western orthodoxy says its a eternal spirit Aztecs= the mexica (post classic 1200-1519ad) Page 2 The Mexica- were mostly known for enthusiastically going to war‚ human sacrifice in rituals‚ dismemberment‚ cannibalism‚ and subjagation of conquered people. Had “ well developed
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Power Upon History‚ “The nation that is able to control the seas‚ is able to control the political situation on land.” The United States needs to build a “Blue Water Navy”-deep water‚ very large navy‚ so the US needs foreign military bases‚ and control in the Pacific (Hawaii‚ Phillipines). Need to build an Isthmian Canal. Theodore Roosevelt and Henry Cabot Lodge were big supporters. Henry Cabot Lodge: close friend of Teddy Roosevelt. “A big Navy man.” Senator Benjamin Butler: “The US needs to
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Paper 1 exam notes Aims of the different participants USA Believed that no country should benefit from such a catastrophe as the Great War. The 14 points of Woodrow Wilson Basis of German surrender but also a general description of what had to be done to make long lasting international world peace 1. No secret treaties 2. Free access to the sea 3. Free trade between all nations 4. Disarmament to lowest possible limit for each country 5. Colonial issues resolved with the cooperation of the natives
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The thing that I think is most important in all of U.S history is the Revolutionary War. It was also known as the American War of Independence between the Kingdom of Great Britain and the thirteen British Colonies. This war lasted eight years‚ it was between the years of 1775-1783. The Revolutionary War put everything back into place and ended everything‚ things got settled all around. They were fighting for their Independence‚ and to be free‚ they were fighting for what they believed in. The colonists
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I have a strong gravitation toward any form of education that manifests in and out of school. I am constantly researching and educating myself on new and interesting topics. Learning is a necessity in school‚ but even outside of school learning and raising my common knowledge is deeply important to me. Through this educational inclination‚ I have developed personally and intelligently‚ enabling me to perform any service or leadership activity I wish to pursue. Inside school‚ I push myself to take
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Chapter 5 Notes 1. Similarities Differences Roman Empire All three empires fell because of foreign invaders attacking the civilizations- the Huns destroyed the Roman Empire and Gupta Empire Population declines led to fewer people that could be a part of the army weakening the country’s defense against outside invasions. Gupta Empire The Indian government lost some support as the Islamic religion began to take hold in south western India Han Dynasty Like Rome political problems caused
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U.S. History notes Red Scare 1919: I. Mass hysteria II. Why: unrealistic irrational fear. A. Expectations up and down: 1. Prosperity: People are doubling income (1915 income: 408$ yr to 1920 835$ year) 2. Post war recession B. Super patriotism/Slackers (you’re a slacker if not a super patriot) 1. Committee for Public Relations (C.P.I.) (Creel Committee) - Read propaganda papers‚ pushed conformity and supported Boy Scouts for war. 2. Espionage and sedition acts A
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In the notes‚ be sure to define and explain the significance of the following key terms: trading post empire – the empire the Portuguese created in the Indian Ocean by obtaining bases through attacking small and weak states‚ no naval force in Asia was able to match the Portuguese guns or maneuverability * The Portuguese wanted control over commerce in the Indian Ocean and did so with force * Only able to control half the spice trade‚ could not sell their goods because they were not desired
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