Byzantium and Islam The Age of Justinian In 527, Justinian became the emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire. He succeeded his uncle from the throne. A strong-willed and ambitious leader, he was determined to restore the Roman Empire in the Mediterranean. After a series of campaigns, Justinian finally achieved his goal. Through his prominent general, Belisarius, he has conquered Italy, part of Spain, North Africa, Asia Minor, Palestine, and Syria. However, Justinian’s campaigns had resulted to
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The White Tiger Summary The entire novel is narrated through letters by Balram Halwai to the Premier of China, who will soon be visiting India. Balram is an Indian man from an impoverished background, born in the village of Laxmangarh. Early on, he describes his basic story: he transcended his humble beginnings to become a successful entrepreneur in Bangalore, largely through the murder Mr. Ashok, who had been his employer. Balram also makes clear that because of the murder, it is likely that
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Instruction: Choose the correct letter of your answer. 1. If you had pogonophobia what would you be afraid of? a. Dog b. Snake c. pig d. Bears 2. Which company is owned by Bill Gates? a. Apple b. Intel c. Samsung d. Microsoft 3. What was the first James Bond book? a. Skyfall b. Die Another day c. Tomorrow never dies d. Casino Royal 4. What kind of animal is lurcher? a. Sheep b. Goat c. Snake d. Dog 5. What is the currency of Austria? a. Euro
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of Herbal Plants A. Luyang Dilaw (Ginger) B. Malunggay (Horseradish) C. Ampalaya (Bitter Melon) D. Mangosteen E. Sabila (Aloe Vera) III. Different practices and traditions of Herbal Plants in some countries. A. Greece B. China C. India IV. Conclusion V. Recommendations ii INTRODUCTION Herbal plants have a great contribution in the field of medicine. They are defined as the nature’s natural healers. The plants are use for treating common diseases and promotes in good
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and the emergence and development of the sciences - Mathematics, Astronomy, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, etc. In an environment rife with various and varying superstitions and myths, the study of the History of Science and Philosophy of Science becomes crucial, lest science itself falls within the ambit of mythology and superstition and becomes another form of myth even in the hands of the tutored. The study of the History of Science is particularly important since it is within its realm that
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Orientalism and India Introduction ”Oh, East is East, and West is West, and never the twain shall meet.” (Rudyard Kipling, The Ballad of East and West) In his much quoted verse above Rudyard Kipling revealed something of the nucleus of the long-lived tradition of Orientalist thought. According to J. J. Clarke, the ambivalence of the West [1] towards the East is age-old. The ”rich cultures,” ”superior civilizations” and ”ancient wisdom” of the Orient have inspired many Westerners, but on
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the culture are vast. Some of the main areas of the Punjabi culture include: Punjabi cuisine, philosophy, poetry, artistry, music, architecture, traditions and values and history. Some cities of Punjab have more importance for Sikh community from India. The founder of Sikh religion was born in Nankana Sahib, a district of Punjab so Sikh from different parts of world come and visits Punjab. Jahngir tomb and Badshahi Masjid in Lahore are the important places of Pakistan. Data Sahib is very scared place
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Life Purpose and Life Intentions Ideas on How to Find Your Life Purpose and Life Intentions Finding and clarifying your life purpose and core life intentions can help you to move with greater focus and clarity every day of your life. Especially in these challenging times, setting clear intentions and developing and refining our life purpose can make it much easier to navigate stormy waters. There are many ways to both find and develop your life purpose and intentions. Below are a number of
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RESEARCH ON THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF “CUSTOMARY LAWS” IN INDIA. Introduction. There is no universally accepted definition of customary law. Black’s Law Dictionary defines customary law as “customs that are accepted as legal requirements or obligatory rules of conduct, practices and beliefs that are so vital and intrinsic a part of a social and economic system that they are treated as if they are laws. Tobin and Taylor add to this the recognition that such legal regimes are dynamics and
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it is not a new topic. Wren says, “Leadership is not a “fad” but a concept that is both current and timeless. The leader chosen by me is Swami Vivekananada. Swami Vivekananda is a must mention among the greatest leaders in the colonial era of India and the modern period.
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