Chapter 15 Outline I. World Contacts Before Columbus 1. The Afro-Eurasian trade world linked Europe‚ Asia and Africa in the 15th century. A. The Trade World of the Indian Ocean 1. Indian Ocean was the center of Afro-Eurasian trade world. 2. Location made crossroads for China‚ India‚ the Middle East‚ and Europe. 3. Trading volume increased over the centuries as merchants congregated in a series of cosmopolitan port cities‚ most had some form of autonomous self-government 4. Most developed
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Louise Pratt wrote A Contact Zone‚ a short story about how many different cultures interact through Transculturation and contact zones. A contact zone is defined as “is the gap in which transculturation takes place- where two different cultures meet and inform each other‚ in uneven ways” (mariexotoni). In my owns words‚ a contact zone can be where two different people from different backgrounds‚ teachings‚ and traditions come together and share their experiences. Contact zones can be seen in every
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Old technology Vs. New technology "The front porch" by Chester convey‚” television destroying childhood" by rose batchel and‚ “on the fear of death" by Elisabeth kubler-Ross. Those topics as authors has mentioned about how the way thing are now then past and how the way things compare to present. The modern world is changing day by day and becoming more innovative. The different things we use every day such as ours phones and cars and many more. The use of cell phone and cars keep connected with
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The collision of the New and Old World impacted the Europeans‚ Africans‚ and Indigenous people immensely. When the two worlds were introduced to each other they set up trade routes‚ such as the Columbian Exchange. Although it was new for all three of them‚ they adjusted well to the changes over time. The introduction of the new foods‚ animals‚ diseases‚ religious matters‚ etc. made all three groups forced to accommodate. In 1492‚ Africans along with the Europeans and the Indians‚ created the Columbian
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Modern History Essay Area of Study: Pearl Harbor Question: Why did Japan attack Pearl Harbor and what were the consequences that Japan faced? On the dawn of the 7th of December 1941‚ the unfolding of the strategic surprise attack on Pearl Harbor which had been planned in secrecy several months in advance by the empire of Japan took place and was known and remembered by many as the day of infamy (Franklin D. Roosevelt‚ December 7th 1941). The surprise attack executed by the Japanese military
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What were the factors that led to the contact of West Africa and Europe during the 15th century? The coming of Europe to Africa during the 15th century was not just a mere coincident as it marked the beginning of dominance and power for Europe. The coming of the Europeans to Africa marked the beginning of what could only be described as the exploitation of one country for the development of another. The Age of Exploration or Age of Discovery as it is sometimes called‚ officially began in the
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party in the United Kingdom‚ and one of the two main British political parties along with the Conservative Party. Old labour were a socialist party‚ Old Labour‚ the traditional socialist representation of the labour party‚ presented many socialist views‚ these included the cradle-to-grave care‚ welfare and social justice. They also opposed views such as a free-market economy. Old Labour was the standing of the Labour Party since their founding in the early 20th century. Since then‚ the party has
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Causes of World War 1 World War 1 was a major part of history and impacted many things. Lots of things were required to be done‚ with how it went on. Many of the colonies had their differences with one another. The Germans did not like that they were in between Russia and France‚ so they created an alliance with Austria-Hungary to try to reassure them. That did not end up working. Then Serbia decided to assassinate the Archduke of Austria and his family‚ hoping it would trigger a rebellion in the
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Relationship between Love and God “We are never so defenseless against suffering as when we love” (Sigmund Freud). Love can demolish and make yourself feel vulnerable to the outside world as well as betrayed from the one who loves you if they hurt or do not even feel the same way towards you. It is self-destruction to be letting yourself feel affection towards another being without taking in consideration of what could happen in the future. In another world‚ love between two people is praised
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What are the differences between traditional and new media? New media is a phenomenon which has changed many aspects of our everyday communication habits. But what is the importance of new media for the business and what advantages or disadvantages does it give to the PR practitioners? 1. Message spread The potential of new media to reach wider audience in a short time presents a significant advantage to the PR practitioners. The ability to share information on the social media platforms make
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