more freedom than other civilizations; Gupta rule was much looser than other rulers. This provided people with more independence and saved the community money. Trade and farming flourished in the Gupta Empire. They were able to trade cotton cloth‚ pottery and metal ware for export to East Africa‚ the Middle East and Southeast Asia. The Gupta Empire had a wide impact on the world and enjoyed a period of great cultural
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as the headquarters of the trade association of wool traders and fullers. Election posters that were found refer to many other trade associations such as transport‚ dealers in poultry‚ fruit and vegetables‚ fishermen‚ bakers and goldsmiths. Pottery was another flourishing local industry‚ both for domestic use and to supply the containers in which wine‚ oil‚ garum and other local products could be stored and shipped. Many small one roomed workshops are found throughout Pompeii. In the Mensa
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during the political unrest over the last decade‚ the National Museum in the city of Abidjan still contains a fascinating collection of artifacts that tell the country’s history from the Stone Age to the present. Among these are musical instruments‚ pottery‚ coins and tools. Parc du Banco in Abidjan Located just north of the Abidjan city limits‚ this 7‚500 acre park is home to a diverse collection of hard woods‚ flowers‚ bushes and wildlife. In addition‚ Parc du Banco has picnic facilities‚ a restaurant
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Early Filipinos are believed to have been dull-minded if it weren’t for the Spaniards who invaded their country who taught how to make pottery‚ boats (banka) and houses. Spaniards say that they would’ve been nothing if it weren’t for them‚ that Filipinos would not have a religion‚ or that Filipinos would not have improved their lifestyle or that Filipinos would have stayed barbaric and dull-minded. But‚ this is false‚ the Bangang Manunggul or the Manunggul Jar is made by the Filipinos before
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transported. Once wine became more readily available‚ it was given as gifts. Many factors contributed to the increase in wine production‚ factors that include the presence of a grape vine‚ availability of cereal crops (which is also needed for beer) and pottery advancements. Plato‚ a famous philosopher‚ saw drinking and symposion in a different light than others. He saw it as a way to challenge and test an individual. As Greek wine became more popular‚ the culture and values were spread to other regions
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Culture region is a geographical area that encompasses a definite‚ specific culture or ethnic group. Norfolk Island lies in the Australian and Oceanic cultural region. Australia and Oceania have populations with diverse ancestries-indigenous‚ European‚ and Asian. Both physical geography and the migration patterns of people have shaped the region’s cultures. Tahitian (Polynesian) migrated to Norfolk Island‚ during the 14th and 15th century (In Wikipedia‚ The Free Encyclopedia‚ 2016). This indigenous
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making just two products: pottery and grain. Their production per man year is: Table 1 Production per man year Britain Units of Pottery 6 or Units of Grain 3 America 9 12 America can clearly produce both pottery and grain more cheaply than Britain in terms of labour input i.e. it has an absolute advantage in the production of both goods. 1 But what about comparative advantage? Since Britain can produce either 6 units of pottery or 3 units of grain per man
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1. Williams-Sonoma made a good choice when they hired Laura Alber‚ the force behind the successful Pottery Barn. The organization understands its market and has done a good job thus far with keeping up with changing needs and trends. The company will continue to strive and reach much success if they continue with its current strategies and objectives. The company has been able to negotiate payment in US dollars to pay for foreign merchandise saving the company money on foreign currency exchanges
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NOTES Geography * Mesopotamia means the land between the rivers in Greek. (rivers = Tigris and Euphrates) * It is located in western Asia. * It is also known as the world’s earliest urban civilizations. (arose around: 3500 bc) * Mesopotamia‚ known as “the cradle of civilization”‚ was the centre of Sumerian‚ Babylonian‚ Assyrian‚ and Chaldean civilizations. * The area now forms most of modern Iraq‚ south-eastern Turkey‚ and eastern Syria. * The natural wealth of Mesopotamia
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Arts of the Philippines is diverse. Weaving is popular in the northern part of the Philippines. Pottery is also common in pre-Hispanic societies. Ornate carvings are found in the southern Philippine islands. Similarly‚ wooden art is also quite popular and is displayed in various parts of Filipino homes. Artistic paintings created by Filipinos began in the 17th century during Spanish colonial times and continued until the present‚ with such revered artists as Luna‚ Amorsolo‚ and Zóbel. Other popular
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