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The Importance of Historical Timelines
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A 4 page emphasis that timelines allow a point of comparison for world cultures, civilizations, and technologies. Without a timeline individual events could not be understood in the context of what was happening either at other points in the world or in perspective to the particular event or development and its geographic and cultural background. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Importance of Nubia in the Ancient World: Historical, Geographical and Meroe
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This is a 10 page paper discussing the historical and geographical importance of ancient Nubia. The importance of ancient Nubia, a region which existed from the First to the Sixth Cataracts along the Nile, was very much related to its conflict and economic relationship with ancient Egypt during the Old, Middle and New Kingdoms from 2550-1000 B.C. Nubia, which existed just to the south of the powerful Egyptian kingdom was very much dominated by Egypt and the Nubians adopted many of the Egyptian religious rituals and their writing system. Nubia in turn proved to be very important for the wealth of Egypt as Nubia was the center of commerce along the Nile and united the goods and regions from the south to that in Egypt in the north. In addition, the Nubian region was also a large mining area for gold and electrum as well as the production of hard rock and copper necessary for the building industry. Nubian laborers, craftsmen and archers were also valued by the Egyptians during their eras of great production and defence. Nubia further proved its importance when the New Kingdom began to collapse and Egypt was severed into rivaling states. At this time, the Nubian kings protected Thebes, reunited Egypt and ruled over both Nubia and Egypt until 663 B.C. when the Assyrians attacked. The Nubians moved south and later established the Kingdom of Meroe which continued its relationship with its southern trading partners and maintained an independence which increased the strength of the Nubian culture and writing system until 300 A.D. Overall, the Nubian region and people were responsible for much of the economic stability as a major center of trade and the continuing production of precious metals and building materials in addition to the maintenance of this trade during the end of the domination of Egypt in the region. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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The Inadequacy Of Language
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7 pages in length. The evolution of human language is a great mystery. Its structure is different from that of any other type of communication on the planet, yet its definitive origin is still unknown beyond intelligent guesses. However, linguists continue to pursue the hidden secrets behind the evolution of language, as well as identify the myriad inadequacies. The fact that language erects a significant communication barrier is quite easy to understand; with the dozens of various tongues spoken around the world, it does not take much comprehension to accept this argument. Because this barrier exists, it is not a simple task to express oneself to a person of a different heritage by utilizing speech alone. It can readily be argued that verbal communication brings with it a considerable amount of misunderstanding, whether that has to do with the actual words chosen, the inflection or the hidden meaning behind them. While language is one of the most intimate parts of culture, it can also be one of the most dividing among peoples. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Influence of Folklore on the Irish Culture
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A 3 page paper which addresses how the folklore of the Irish influences their culture. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Jamaican Creole Language: Its History and Linguistic Distinctions
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This is an 8 page paper discussing the Jamaican Creole language. The Jamaican Creole language, also known as Western Caribbean English, has been a unique language since the beginning of the 19th century although is it still only officially linguistically classified along with Creole and Pidgin languages as “language isolate, unclassified” with the International Linguistics Center in Dallas, Texas. Because of its unique elements which differentiate it from Standard English in the areas of linguistic phonology, morphology, semantics and pragmatics, linguists believe that it should not be considered a “dialect” but should be reclassified as a “nation-language”. Not only spoken in Jamaica, Jamaican Creole is also spoken in Columbia, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama. Jamaican is also influencing cultures and societies around the globe as large communities of West Indians who reside in countries such as Canada and the United States not only bring their language to the culture but also elements of their music, mannerism and lifestyle which are being adopted by neighboring communities. The Jamaican language is considered an excellent example of the many languages which are participating in the “Latinization” of the English language and are important in the linguistic study of the evolution of language. Includes an outline. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Ju/'hoansi
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The Ju/'hoansi tribes of southern Africa are an example of a culture that continues into the modern life but is in extreme danger of extinction at the hands of 'progress'. This 7 page paper explores the transition from a forging culture to a farming and herding. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Ju/’hoansi and the !Kung: Cultural Behavior and Impact
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A 10 page overview of the cultures of these peoples. Presents a discussion largely based on Richard Lee’s “The Dobe Ju/’hoansi” and Marjorie Shostak’s “Nisa: The Life and Words of a !Kung Woman” regarding traditional subsistence patterns, spiritual beliefs, and gender relationships. Notes the factors which are leading to a change in these traditional lifeways. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Latino Today
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An 8 page paper discussing the Latino culture. The word Latino involves many different cultures such as Cuban, Puerto Rican, Mexican-American, Central/South American, and others. They have been a part of the history of the United States since its beginnings when there relatives, the American Indian, were trampled to the ground. Today there are many Latinos that have made a name for themselves as their adaptive nature illustrates. Various descriptions of their existence in the Untied States are discussed to give a better understanding of these diverse people. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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THE LEWIS AND CLARK EXPEDITION
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This 5 page paper discusses the collection of journal entries by Lewis and Clark, arranged and commented upon by Gunther Barth, leading historian. Examples and quotes are offered, cited, quoted from the text. Content is analyzed for prejudice by the expedition members, and examples given where applicable. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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The Making of Bread: Preparing Corn Bread
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A 5 page overview of the process of making corn bread. The author takes the reader through the process step by step from pre-heating the skillet to mixing the batter. Important terms like “pone” are defined as well as information on how Southern cooks regard and care for their prized corn bread skillets. No sources are listed.
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