1. Questions of periodization 1. Nature and causes of changes in the world history framework leading up to 600 C.E. – 1450 as a period During the postclassical era‚ we’re dealing with the rise of Islam‚ developments in Europe and the Byzantine Empire‚ developments in Asia‚ the rise and fall of the Mongols‚ developments in Africa‚ and the developments in the Americas. Technologies and innovations in this era include warfare and ship building. The role of women also changes‚ the wealthier
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During the Post-Classical era‚ there was many causes and effects during this time. For example‚ during this era they improved transportation technologies and commercial practices that led to an increase of trade and spread to networks. The new and expanded networks of trade and communication promoted cross-cultural exchanges. Throughout the Postclassical Period there were many technological advancements and transformations that took place is different societies. For example‚ major technological
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Have you ever wonder how the swastika came to be before the reign of Hitler ever began? It has a long and quite complex history full of good fortune and had a use in many different cultures until it became a symbol of evil. This is the history of how the swastika that once decorated many cultural symbols became a symbol of great tragedy and strife. In the ancient Indian language of Sanskrit‚ swastika means "well-being" or “good fortune.” The symbol has been used by Hindus‚ Buddhists and Jains for
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fifteenth century gave rise to an upsurge in maritime exploration in Europe. The European explorers were inspired to embark on this journey to find a trade route to Asia because their goods were getting hard to acquire. The Muslim power blocked easy access the east to these treasures and posed a military and religious threat to Europe. This was where Christopher Columbus purposed the idea of sailing west to end up on the eastern side of the world because he taught of the world as being round. The
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Immigration Crisis Since 2010‚ there has been a surge in immigration to Europe‚ and since 2014‚ the problem has gotten worse. There has been a massive influx in immigrants to Europe‚ mainly from war torn countries like Syria‚ Afghanistan‚ Iraq‚ and Central Africa. Ever since‚ there has also been a major influx in crime‚ most likely caused by these immigrants. The problem must be dealt with‚ and very quickly‚ or else Europe will see its downfall due to its own generosity. In late 2014‚ immigrants
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organization it partnered with was not going well. This caused alienation from the French government. The regional affairs in Eastern Europe and the economic recession contributed to the bad performance and losses. Prices to go to Disneyland‚ Orlando were cheaper than going to Euro Disney. There was the Gulf War‚ which caused less travel to Europe. The new democracies in Eastern Europe were a reason EuroDisney was unsuccessful. The Olympics 1992 in Spain were attractions to European tourists. What
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immigrants from Central and eastern Europe. People from Asia (particularly Iraq‚ Pakistan‚ and India) have recently been rapidly increasing
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activities of the Greek tribes from the Balkans and Asia Minor spread people of Greek culture‚ religion and language around the Mediterranean and Black Sea basins‚ establishing Greek city states in Magna Graecia (Sicily‚ southern Italy)‚ northern Libya‚ eastern Spain‚ the south of France‚ and the Black Sea coasts. Greeks founded more than 400 colonies. Alexander the Great’s conquest of the Achaemenid Empire marked the beginning of the Hellenistic period‚ which was characterized by a new wave of Greek colonization
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Migration Period of Europe. It describes the invasion‚ and migration of Germanic tribes‚ in Europe. The migration included Goths‚ Huns‚ Vandals‚ Franks and other Germanic Tribes. Although the fall of the Roman Empire is subject to many interpretations‚ it is agreed that the Migration Period of Europe had a serious impact. This migration was due to military pressures‚ climate change and population pressure. The Germanic tribes at this time were first to make the mass migration in Europe. The first
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Easy Tech) Weaknesses Easy to imitate‚ needs a local partner for business ventures in European countries Opportunities As a low priced company – it does not have to fight so hard for market share; the start of developing its own products; Eastern Europe needs office supplies since there is a boom in small business nowadays. Threats Competitors (price wars); might be growing too fast; In 2008‚ Staples was caught out supplying Huntingdon Life Sciences(HLS)‚ a large animal testing lab that has
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