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    Essay 1 The methods of political control used by the Han and Imperial Roman Empires were different‚ as in the degree of citizen participation in government because of how each empire utilized it to control the people.  However‚ the use of theologies to justify rule was a similar method used by the two empires because it allowed leaders to win over the people in more ways than one.  In addition‚ the use of militaries to control the population and outlying territories was a similar method because

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    Practice DBQ Essay Various religions‚ missions‚ and proselytizing efforts have had different receptions in different places and times‚ positive receptions‚ negative receptions‚ and receptions of tolerance. Positive receptions usually occurred when locals were awed by efforts of the travelers and vice-verse or when locals benefited from the efforts of missionaries (docs 1‚ 2‚ 8). Negative receptions were created when the converts mistrusted or feared the proselytizers or when people were indoctrinated

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    history of Indian art and architecture‚ with the foundations for Indian art being laid‚ which would later reach their height during the golden age of the Guptas. Our main pieces of evidence and material come from the time of the great Mauryan king Ashoka. Some of the finest examples of Ashokan art‚ are the famous Ashokan pillars that he erected across the country. These columns were works of art‚ architecture and engineering. The pillar was made out of a single stone which was cut‚ shaped and polished

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    the Indianstates of West Bengal to the north-east and in the east‚ Jharkhand to the north‚Chhattisgarh to the west and north-west and Andhra Pradesh to the south. It is the modern name of the ancient kingdom of Kalinga‚ which was invaded by the MauryanEmperor Ashoka in 261 BCE.[8] The modern state of Orissa was established on 1 April 1936‚ as a province in British India[9] and consisted predominantly of Oriyaspeakers.[10] 1 April is therefore celebrated as Utkala Dibasa[11] (foundation day ofOdisha). Cuttack remained

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    great Mauryan king Ashoka. Ashoka’s Maurya Dynasty consisted of present-day Pakistan and Afghanistan‚ Bangladesh‚ Assam‚ Kerala‚ and Andhra Pradesh. With 5‚000‚000 sq km‚ the Mauryan dynasty was the largest empire in the world during that time. From 321 to 185 BC‚ Ashoka’s empire grew because of his massive takeover when Alexander the Great’s Greek and Persian armies withdrew from the area. The headquarters of his empire was in Magadha‚ or present day Bihar‚ India. Ashoka encompassed Buddhism

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    HISTORY‚ CIVICS AND GEOGRAPHY (50) HISTORY AND CIVICS H.C.G. - Paper - 1 Aims: 1. To provide an understanding of the working of the Indian government necessary for the student to grow into a responsible‚ enlightened citizen in a Secular democracy. 2. To enrich the understanding of those aspects of Indian historical development which are crucial to the understanding of contemporary India. 3. To awaken a desirable understanding in pupils of the various streams which have contributed to the development

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    INDIAN CONSTITUTION CONTENTS 1.What Is Constitution Anyway? 2.Why Do We Need Constitution? 3.The History of Constitution of India. 4.The Framing of Constitution of India. 5.The Preamble to Constitution of India. 6.What Is The constitution of India? 7.Main Characteristics of Constitution of India. 8.Conclusion The First Book of Constitution of India is Located at Parliament Library Building‚ New Delhi‚ India. 2 CONTENTS 1.What Is Constitution Anyway? 2.Why Do We Need Constitution? 3.The History

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    The spread of religion during the Classical Period for both Christianity and Buddhism was directly influenced by economic and social exchange‚ between various societies‚ through prosperous trade routes and political connections spawned from within individual civilizations. Over time‚ these persistent religions will develop into the basis of Western and Eastern culture that would eventually influence the emergence of new societies ruled with renewed political and religious structures even rivaling

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    Timeline  Natalie Ramirez Civilizations on a grand scale didn’t get rolling until around 3000 B.C.E Major early civilization developed and became dominant around 3000 B.C.E By 3000 B.C.E ‚ UR‚ Erech ‚ and Kish were the major city-states of the first major civilization of Sumer . From approximately 2000 B.C.E two Mediterranean civilizations‚ Greece and Rome dominated the region Sometime around 1900 B.C.E.‚ the cities of the IndusValley were abandoned‚ for reasons that remain unknown today 

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    BUDDHIST MYTHOLOGY BUDDHISM - One of the great religions of the world‚ was founded in India in the 500 B.C.‚ and then spread throughout Asia. Over time‚ many different Buddhist sects have developed‚ each with its own doctrines‚ gods‚ and legends. Although Buddhism has produced little mythology of its own‚ it has incorporated stories from mythologies of various groups that adopted the religion. Buddhist History and Teachings The roots of Buddhism can be traced to one man: Siddhartha Gautama

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