The exact date of the first cave art found is unknown but they are dated back to Palaeolithic times and said to be around forty thousand years old. There are around 400 sites recorded and among some of the oldest are the Magura cave in Bulgaria, 6300 BC to 3000 BC; Cueva de la Manos, Argentina, 7000 BC; Laas Gaal, Somalia, 9000 BC to 3000 BC; Lascaux paintings, France, around seventeen thousand years old; Serra da Capivara, Brazil, 23000 BC...
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In our interactive oral we discussed the cultural and contextual considerations of Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi. During our discussion we discussed the Iraq and Iranian War and I found this discussion quite intriguing and engaging. The interactive oral gave me a unique opportunity to understand Persepolis in extra detail as we explored several different ideas and themes. Our discussion began by finding out what ignited the war between the two countries. Through discussing this, we gathered that he relationship between...
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The big argument with all the books that have turned into films or the reverse is the similarities and differences between them. On most films, they say based off the book, so they do not have to exactly copy word for words what the book says. In this case with the graphic novel Persepolis the film sticks to the novel’s storyline. There are some minor differences in detail though. Marjane Satrapi’s autobiographical graphic novel shows the events in history that...
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In the years since the 1979 Iranian Revolution, the country of Iran has built up some very negative reputations in the West. The actions of certain extremists cause the world to associate Iran with terrorism, corruption, and production of deadly weapons. This is represented in President George W. Bush’s 2002 State of the Union Address, when he classified Iran as part of the “axis of evil”. However, the vast majority of the Iranian people are not evil terrorists. They are...
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Persepolis is a completed autobiographical series by author Marjane Satrapi that shows her upbringing in the war-torn city of Tehran, located in Iran. The citizens of Tehran were subjected to years of war and religious extremism. The environment of her childhood in Iran had changed her personality. This will be the central theme of this paper. In order to explore how the author’s life had been shaped by the Islamic revolution, we must understand the background information surrounding the unrest...
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The South African education system has experience many changes after the 1994 democratic elections in efforts to undo and redress past imbalances that dominated the schooling system during the reign of the apartheid government. These changes had a significant impact on learners and teachers as the main goal of the new government was transformation and ensuring equal access into a system that excluded the majority of the population based on race. This essay will attempt to provide a brief definition...
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World War 2 lasted between 1 September 1939 to 2 September 1945. The war impacted the lives of many people in numerous ways; politically, socially, economically and psychologically. In Britain and Germany, the ways in which people's lived were affected through a social aspect are employment/unemployment rates, how the lives of children were affected and how the roles of women changed. Through comparing and contrasting the ways in which the two countries were impacted, the similarities and differences will be...
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Sometimes the things we love most and often associate with being ‘American’ aren’t American at all. In fact they come from a completely different country entirely; all the way on the other side of the Atlantic! For such a small country you would think that Swedish products don’t make their way to this side of the ocean, but really there are so many products you wouldn’t even think of were Swedish to begin with. H&M, IKEA, Absolut Vodka, and obviously...
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On August 6, 1945, an American B-29 bomber dropped the first atomic bomb on the Japanese city Hiroshima. For the Americans, it was a ray of hope. Many believed that dropping the atomic bomb flashed a light and peace was secured. But for the people that were under the atomic bomb, it was a terror. A terror that no one had ever seen before. The atomic bombing directly killed more than 80,000 people in Hiroshima. Even more catastrophic were the...
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Democracy is known as the finest form of government. Why so? Because in a democracy, the people of the country choose their government. They enjoy certain rights which are very essential for any human being to live freely and happily. There are various democratic countries in the world, but India is the largest one. Democracy has withstood the test of time, and while other forms have the government has failed, democracy stood strong. It has time and again proved its...
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Warren in 1971 concisely defined water pollution as 'any impairment of the suitability of water for any of its beneficial uses, actual or potential, by mancaused changes in the quality of water'. Nairobi River flowing through Kenya's capital city provides an excellent example of a heavily polluted river. River pollution problems are common in developed countries with highly industrialised societies. In Kenya, where industry is beginning to establish itself, river pollution is now a reality. Even though Kenyan rivers and...
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Simplest Representation Model First, there are three concepts involved in the simplest representation model. There are principal, agent and third party. There are principal, agent and third party. The principal is hiring other one to do something for them that they cannot do for themselves. So, the agent performs certain actions on behalf of the principal. In reality, voters are the principal, while legislator is the agency. In the electoral regulations, voters clearly know the functions of legislators and can...
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For decades, Russia had been a smouldering cauldron of discontent, bubbling over occasionally in strikes, riots, and assassinations. However, it was The Great War which was to be the tipping point for three of the most powerful dynasties the world had ever seen; The Hohenzollerns of Germany, the Hapsburgs of Austria-Hungary, and the topic of this presentation the Romanovs who were the emperors of all the Russia’s. This was the war which brought these great empires to ruin and which...
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Introduction to Drought in Africa Water shortages are a major threat globally but their impact is more severe in Africa in general and in Sub-Saharan Africa in particular. A recent Southern African Development Community (SADC) report suggests that by mid-2017 four countries will have to declare national drought disasters, namely, the Kingdom of Lesotho, the Republic of Malawi, the Kingdom of Swaziland, and the Republic of Zimbabwe. Countries in Southern Africa such as the Republic of Mozambique and the Republic...
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In 1939, the President of the USA, FDR, was informed by US intelligence that Germany was on her way to making a nuclear bomb of their own. This led to the creation of the Advisory Committee on Uranium, a team tasked with harnessing and weaponising uranium. Based upon the committee’s findings, the US started funding research by Enrico Fermi and Leo Szilard, which was focused on uranium enrichment and nuclear chain reactions. The name was changed to the National Defence...
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Introduction In the modern age, the transition to renewable energy sources may be inevitable. The continuous depletion of oil, environmentally unsafe measures of resource gathering and utilization, as well as the technological advances in the field of alternative energy, have shown that traditional energy sources are not going to be viable for much longer. Countries that have relied on oil and natural gas for decades are now becoming more concerned with environmentally-friendly renewable energy, not to lose the competitive edge...
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Leaders whose names become remembered long after their death often had a great direct or indirect effect on the course of history. On first glance, Julius Caesar and Tsar Nicholas II of Russia are only superficially similar. However, at a closer examination, it is possible to see some important similarities and differences. This paper will provide background information on each of the leaders and then compare them to each other. The Background Julius Caesar is perhaps the most famous ruler...
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August 1914 will always remain a poignant date in history. On this day Great Britain declared war on Germany. This Was to leave a scar on the landscape of the world which can be still seen today. Many years prior to the outbreak of war there was 2 powerful groups in Europe who opposed each other. Germany, AustriaHungary, and their allies and Known as the âTriple Allianceâ. Opposing them were Great Britain, France, and Russia it was also known as...
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The main problem is that cities are using too many fossil fuels which is polluting the air and the environment which harms the environment and the animals living amongst it. This happens because the pollution from fossil fuels contributes to climate change, changing the climate to an extent to the animals and plants aren’t used to it and die. They also might die because their food source might die. For example a cows grass might die and the cow would...
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Japan is a nation well loved and respected for its many types of unique and fascinating culture, long and brutal history, and long-standing traditions, such as geishas, tea ceremonies, samurais, gardens, and numerous ancient festivals, which have existed for centuries. It is also well known for cars, fashion and computer games. None other than what most people can refer to as anime is one of the biggest contributions from Japan that is still iconic to this day. Anime, which originally...
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The main idea in the Treaty of Versailles was that since Germany was considered responsible for World War I, it had to accept full responsibility for causing the war. They had to pay the Allies over about thirty-three million dollars for the cost of the war, German territory was considerably reduced, and the German army needed to have it's power taken, so they were only allowed to have 100,000 men, Â and they were not allowed to have any tanks,...
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Between 1600 and 1800, Britain evolved into a dominating empire that controlled most of the southern hemisphere. An underlying factor for their success was their strong economic state which enabled them to use conflict to extend their power overseas. Britain's economy played a large role in their success to conquer many countries as they were able to afford and provide for the navy and army. The British economy grew between 1600-1900. This was predominantly a result of the success of...
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The anime industry is hugh, but it wasn't always. Anime didn't start till the early 1900’s, and it didn't become “popular” until the 1980’s. Dragon Ball is the most well known anime but is often called a cartoon. Now anime is a lot more popular than in the 80’s and 90’s. They now even have words for anime enthusiast; weeb, and otaku. The first animated film was released for public viewing in 1917. It was only black and white, there...
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Located on the southeast coast of Mexico, Cancun generated $37.5 million in the past five years citation, welcoming around six million foreign tourists every year (as shown in Graph 1). This is due to Cancun being one of Mexico’s top tourist destinations, known for its exotic aquatic fauna and flora. Sustainable tourism is when social, economic and environment aspects of tourism harmonise to create a place which is authentic, has a good tourist income and is eco-friendly. Cancun follows this...
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Democracy began in Ancient Greece in fifth century B.C., meaning rule by the people it allows certain citizens to gather and make binding decisions together about the rule of the people Our constitution is called a democracy because power is in the hands not of a minority but of the whole people (Pericles speech from Thucydides 1972, cited in The Open University, 2020a). There is no consensus on what makes democracy, but there are universal values which are commonly agreed...
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In the United States and other parts of the world, we have the right to vote for people we believe in and it's our responsibility. Being apart of a process where your options count is the definition to a political system known as democracy. Back in ancient times, the world was mainly ruled by tyrants and kings. It's clear how different the idea of democracy actually is. But where did democracy originated? In this essay, I will talk about the...
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Hal Marcovitz’s book , Eye on Art- Anime is an account on how anime originated from propaganda films during World War II, to taking over America starting in the 1960’s. The book recounts how two Europeans arriving in Japan in the 1860’s to the anime explosion during the 1970’s, and even the dark side of anime. The book does not hover on one topic for too long, but can lose sight of the topic at time, but not enough to...
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The colonisation of South Africa contributed to abhorrent ethnic division, racism and rigid inequality at its inception, with its legacy having engendered significant social conflict affecting citizens today. This essay will discuss the immediate social implications of European colonisation, and how slavery, segregation and poor resource distribution unsettled ethnic relations amongst locals. Furthermore, this essay shall criticise the European’s colonial impact by exposing the detrimental long-term implications for South Africa, including Apartheid and black disenfranchisement (Worden, 1996). Finally, this essay...
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The World War I or the Great War started on July 28, 1914, and ended in 1918 with the Treaty of Versailles. The First World War started after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria on June 28, 1914. In the First World War, the Triple Alliances which were Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy fought against the Triple Entente which consisted of Britain, France, and Russia. The MAIN causes of the First World War were Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, and Nationalism...
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The air pollution solution I will be talking about today is the Paris Agreement. As Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus the director of WHO said: “The Paris Agreement is potentially the strongest health agreement of this century”. The goal of the Paris Agreement is to make our “response to climate change stronger”. They will do this by “keeping a global temperature rise this century well below 2 degrees above pre-industrial levels and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase even...
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