differentiated genotypes‚ silk worm is the famous to show varying degree of tolerance to different pathogens (E.G.Abraham et al.‚1995).Although earlier workers have characterized cecropin-like antibacterial proteins (Ravi‚ C et al.‚2011) and lysozyme (powning and Davidson.‚ 1973). Currently‚ the silkworm
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other countries a lot and even now. First of all‚ Mongol empire‘s domination ensured the diffusion of Chinese technology. Also‚ the Mongol empire constructed roads that united Europe and Asia which is known as Silk Road. They united the areas along the Silk Road and ensured protection along the Silk Road to encourage trade and travel. They spread the culture and innovations of the places that they conquered. They permitted European merchants and craftsmen to travel and trade in China. Mongol Khans funded
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Ben Franklin Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17‚ 1706‚ in Boston in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. His father‚ Josiah Franklin‚ a soap and candle maker had 17 children. Benjamin was his very last child. Ben was removed at 10 from the Boston Latin School to work with his father at candle making‚ but dipping wax and cutting wicks didn’t spark with him. Later on‚ Josiah apprenticed Ben at 12 to his brother James at his print shop. Ben loved it‚ despite his brother’s hard treatment. When James
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them‚ there were peasants‚ artisans and merchants. At the bottom were soldiers and slaves. The Silk Road served as a significant factor of the economic development during the Han Dynasty. It was a series of trade routes that involved connection between the West and China. Merchants travelled along the Silk Road by means of camel caravans to trade their goods. Goods such as silk‚ spices‚ ivory‚ and gems were exported to the West. Meanwhile‚ western goods such as linen‚ wool‚ glass‚ metal
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and sheep Vedic Age (1500-500) BCE Civ. Along Ganges River Mingled with Dravidians Knowledge of Aryans came from Vedas: collection of prayers‚ hymns‚ and religious teachings Lived in tribes Advised by council of elders Sanskrit Language Used iron in 800 BCE Wealth measured in cattle and slaughter of them forbidden. Four Castes Brahmins (priests): Aryan Kshatriyas (warriors): Aryan Vaisyas (herders‚ farmers‚ artisans‚ merchants): Aryan Sudras (farmworkers‚ servants laborers): Dravidian
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Waterproof - Flexible - Elastic - Poor conductor of heat and electricity - Sinks Cloth: Cloth is made from fibres which can be natural or man-made. There are different kinds of cloth. They include: Cotton‚ Linen‚ Wool and Silk. Cloth is: - Light and soft - Flexible - Can be dyed in different colours - Poor conductor of heat and electricity Cotton: Cotton comes from the cotton plant. The seeds of this plant are covered by a ball of cotton fluff
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and sails‚ cast iron technology‚ wheel barrow‚ and the hot air balloon ("Chinese culture‚" 2007-2011). More importantly‚ the Han dynasty brought to the world the manufacturing of paper‚ the compass and the production of Chinese silk ("contributions‚" 2003-2012). The four most ingenious or innovative contributions are paper‚ the compass‚ printing and silk. Europeans thought of Chinese silk as elegant and traders would pay the same weight in gold for this high commodity. Silk was traded along
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1. What was the state religion of the Sasanids? Zoroastrianism 2. Where was the Sasanid Empire located? Iran 3. What kinds of products did China export along the Silk Road? Silk‚ pottery‚ paper‚ spices 4. What military technologies did the Silk Road spread Chariot warfare‚ mounted bowman‚ and the stirrup. 5. What kind of people were the mariners that were involved in the India Ocean Trade? a multilingual and multiethnic group 6. The Indian Ocean Maritime System forged economic and
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China had differences and similarities in the techniques of imperial administration such as different ways of religion‚ Confucianism and Christianity‚ similar social aspects because of patriarchy as well as economic similarities such as trade in the Silk Road. Han China and Rome did not have the same beliefs‚ Rome believed in Christianity while Han China believed in Confucianism. (DIF) Han Chinas belief brought the empire to unity under Han Wudi’s Ruling for 54 years. As opposed to Rome where
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and Confucianism are the main religions in China. ― The official writings of Confucianism are engraved on stones. ― Buddhism‚ which had arrived in China from India via the Silk Road‚ gains more followers in China and inspires new literature and philosophical discussion. ― Trade and exchange of goods and ideas along the Silk Road reach their height. ― Education of the population increases. A period of technological and cultural growth: ― world’s first paper money (1024) ― papermaking and movable
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