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    caravans being assaulted en route, this motivated all of the Islamic faith to do their best for their own advancement and the benefit of their society. (Source) In addition, paper had a major impact on the Islamic economy. The discovery of the Chinese papermaking process was faster and easier than preparing parchment or papyrus. As a result, the use of paper spread like wildfire throughout the empire; eventually, shops began selling paper and books. In addition, business

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    400 B.C.E ("Chinese Culture, Tradition, and Customs."). Up until 1450 C.E., China was more technologically advanced than any other country in the world, beating out Europe and the Islamic territories. The Chinese invented hundreds of items, but papermaking, cast iron, canal locks, gunpowder, kites, silk, and the compass are some of the most prominent (Diamond 242-243). However, the compass was the most important technological advancement in ancient Chinese civilization, because it opened up opportunities

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    In When Asia was the World, Stewart Gordon investigates how trade led to the spread of religion and education/innovation. These factors were critical in Asia’s rise to dominance. Throughout the book, trade is discussed as a medium for culture to travel across large areas of land. It is this movement of new ideas that catalyzed Asia’s growth. Trade allowed religious ideas to spread very rapidly in Asia. Many religions such as Buddhism required religious literature and spiritual objects. Often, these

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    Emely Rodriguez ENG.1301.S62 Ms. Gonzales 08.DEC.2017 Devices before Paper When many hear about the use of cellphones and /or electronic devices being used in the classroom, they are quick to abject to how an awful idea it would be. But stop for a second and think about how different schools would be if they allowed the privelege of cellphone and/or other electronic device use. Schools should allow the use of a cellphone and/or electronic device in the classroom for educational purposes rather than

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    6.5.2. Bio-diesel Chemically, bio-diesel is a methyl ester of C16 –C18 saturated and unsaturated fatty acids obtained through base, acid or enzyme catalyzed transesterification of vegetable oils with methanol. Enzyme catalyzed transesterification make the whole production process considerably sustainable and greener. In Europe, biodiesel is made predominantly from rape seed oil. Worldwide so many plants have been used for the production of biodiesel such as jojoba oil, jatropha oil, karanja oil

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    Although Afro-Eurasian trade routes continuously were the method of transit for many luxury goods and religions; the importance of these routes, the people that controlled them, and the diseases and ideas that were spread across these routes changed tremendously throughout the period from 300 CE to 1450 CE. Throughout the time period of 300-1450 there were four main trade routes that connected each part of the Afro-Eurasian landmass to form one large interconnected system of commerce. These routes

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    Ancient China and ancient India are both important and interesting ancient civilizations. They are alike and unlike in many ways. Some significant ways in which ancient India and China are similar and different are religion, art, economics, politics, and social structure. Ancient China and ancient India both consider religion to be very important. The main religions of China were Confucianism, Taoism, and Legalism. The central religions in India were Hinduism and Buddhism. Both Ancient China and

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    the Middle Colonies had to do with farming. The farmer would grow many different crops, grains, and oats. This allowed for great business. The people would also take to goods and send them on a ship that way they could make deals with England. Papermaking was also a major economic opportunity for the people of the Middle Colonies. Based on the textbook, “Home to growing numbers of merchants, traders, and craftspeople, these cities teemed with people in the business of buying and selling goods”(America

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    First of all, I agree with the statement that, “International trade shaped the economy, culture and civilization of many Central Asian Silk Road societies in the pre-Mongol era”. The explanation of the term “ International trade” literally means the exchange of goods between different countries in the world. On the other hand, the aim of the international trade is to spread the culture and absorb the new culture and things in in order to make a better society. The Silk Road was the first step that

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    Disadvantages Of Bananas

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    You have probably heard of the recommendation that you should eat five fruits and vegetables per day. Bananas are an excellent choice as one of your five per day. They contain a high amount of the vitamins and minerals that your body needs and will provide you with many health benefits. Bananas are high calories. According to some research, every 100 grams of bananas contains as much as 378 joules. In some tropic areas, people feed themselves on bananas. But there are hidden dangers if you eat

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