Withdrawals during qualification In Asia, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Burma all withdrew, leaving India to qualify by default. In Europe, Austria withdrew, claiming its team was too inexperienced. Belgium also withdrew from the qualification tournament. Why did India refused to play in the 1950 World Cup? Indian football team had qualified for 1950 FIFA World …
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What naval strategy did Germany find most successful in World war 1? The U-Boat Campaign From the start of the First World War in 1914, Germany pursued a highly effective U-boat campaign against merchant shipping. This campaign intensified over the course of the war and almost succeeded in bringing Britain to its knees in 1917. …
When did humans start using recreational drugs? Migrating out of Africa 100,000 years ago, humans explored new lands and encountered new substances. People discovered opium poppies in the Mediterranean, and cannabis and tea in Asia. Archaeologists have found evidence of opium use in Europe by 5,700 BC.Jul 16, 2021 Were drugs used in ancient times? …
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What happened to ships during the Gold Rush? GOLD RUSH VESSELS BEACHED, SCUTTLED AND BROKEN UP. Yerba Buena Cove was glutted with ships, brigs and barks in the early years of the Gold Rush. Their crews, and frequently officers as well, deserted and made off to the diggings.14 мар. 1999 How many ships made it …
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Did medieval Europe have running water? Contrary to what is found all over the Internet on the subject, the most common drink was water, for the obvious reason: It’s free. Medieval villages and towns were built around sources of fresh water. This could be fresh running water, a spring or, in many cases, wells. Why …
What were the earliest form of journalism? The earliest known journalistic product was a news sheet circulated in ancient Rome: the Acta Diurna, said to date from before 59 bce. The Acta Diurna recorded important daily events such as public speeches. It was published daily and hung in prominent places. What are examples of independent …
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Is it possible to look through a keyhole? Nowadays, the keys used to lock the doors of our homes and offices have dramatically changes, and therefore it is impossible to put your eyes close to the keyhole to take a look at what’s on the other side… unless you have a fiberscope.Sep 14, 2010 When …
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What is the process of verifying historical sources? Source interpretation: written sources Identify the source. Is it primary or secondary? … Put it in its context. … Consider the author and their purpose. … Evaluate the information. … Identify the source. … Put it in its context. … Consider the artist/creator and their purpose. … …
Where were the hunting scenes in The Deer Hunter filmed? Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest and Nooksack Falls in the North Cascades range of Washington, deer hunting scenes. Is the wedding in The Deer Hunter Russian? To prepare for the scene, which was filmed in a Russian Orthodox church in Cleveland, Cimino took the principal cast …
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Why did Stalin force a famine? Some historians conclude that the famine was planned and exacerbated by Joseph Stalin in order to eliminate a Ukrainian independence movement. Others suggest that the famine arose because of rapid Soviet industrialisation and collectivization of agriculture. What did Stalin do in 1932? In 1932 and 1933, millions of Ukrainians …
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