1.)Which statement correctly describes the conditions that most likely encouraged the biodiversity that exists today in the tropical forest? a tropical rain forest represents a closed system using insect or animal pollination in which species evolve independently of other ecosystems 2.) An examination of biodiversity in tropical rain forest indicates that this habitat occupies ____ of the earth’s surface and contains ______ of all plants and animals on earth. 7% 50% 3.) Tropical rain forests
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different theories about why our ancestors went into the caves to create their art. An early theory was that it was just art for art’s sake. It was just something to pass the time and had no meaning. Others believe that the paintings were made by Shamans. The Shaman is the spiritual leader of the people and he would have went in the caves for spiritual guidance. Since our ancestors were hunters and gatherers‚ there is the theory that the paintings were to ensure success in their hunting. There is even convincing
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Hinduism is a religion of religions; it is one of the first as we know it. It isn’t just a religion however‚ it is a way of life. A culture that India has been known for having. I have discovered that Hinduism is so much more than a religion or a culture. As a matter of fact it is a way of being; a way of life. Hinduism has been a journey for me and it all came alive through the need to write this paper. When I first met up with my host‚ Devi‚ I noticed her garments right away. She had her
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Jesse Henne Professor Kurt Siedschlaw CJUS18801 25 March 2013 Medical Cures and Healing Beliefs of Native Americans The medical cures and healing traditions used by the Native Americans are rather interesting and different compared to modern day Anglo Saxon cures. Native Americans‚ using their basis of ideas and beliefs‚ have developed a general idea of naturalistic cures and healing processes. Although the cures and healing processes are much different than Anglo Saxon ideas of curing
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Religious Traditions and Religious Studies Historically‚ religion has influenced the decision making of humankind throughout the world. The decision of believers has significant impacts on how society is governed. The study of religion in most cases begins at an early age. An individual’s childhood beliefs and values influence their religious practices‚ as an adult. The predominant religion of a region‚ also influence an individual to practice a religion. Religion and religious beliefs has received
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the Huichol and Navajo their world view has many factors contributing to how they view health and illness. The Huichol Indians live in the Sierra Madre Mountains of central Mexico. Every year they go on their pilgrimages led by their guide‚ a shaman named Pancho. They believe if they don’t go on their pilgrimages‚ the world will end and that is their responsibility. Part of this pilgrimage is living in the past. If they are living in the future‚ time will stop. This is how their space and
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no longer in existence‚ and there is much speculation as to their final fate. One posited theory suggests that a shaman named Blackfire came to them‚ proclaiming to be a holy messenger. Within short order however‚ Blackfire took control of the Miagani and proved to be a cruel and evil tyrant. The Miagani chieftain Chief Paleface demanded that Blackfire leave the tribe‚ but the shaman would not be silenced‚ and he struck down Paleface with his staff‚ killing him. The other Miagani revolted against
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Mental health is one of the most neglected fields of healthcare. There is so much suffering related to mental health all over the world‚ which is either not recognized or goes untreated because of lack of expertise or other resources. Although stress and distress have been important topics in medical anthropology‚ respectively mental health itself has not received sufficient attention in either anthropology or public health. This issue has assumed international importance with the emergence of
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INTRODUCTION In what ways did the culture and lifestyle of the Tainos people differ from or resemble that of the Kalinagos? The Tainos and Kalinagos were two different indigenous groups which inhabited the islands of the Caribbean. The Tainos were generally characterised as a peaceful people. They resided on the islands of the Greater Antilles such as Cuba‚ Jamaica‚ Puerto Rico‚ Hispaniola‚ and the Bahamas. The Kalinagos‚ who were far more hostile than the Tainos ‚lived in the islands of the
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“Prejudice is a learnt attitude. You are taught to be prejudice‚ you are not born prejudice.” Prejudice is the quality or condition of judging someone or a group of people before you meet them‚ usually by using stereotypes. People are not born to be prejudice; they are taught and influenced by their parents‚ friends and surroundings. Furthermore‚ prejudicial attitudes stem from ignorance and this leads to an unbreakable chain. People are not born with the mentality of hating someone because of
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