Chronicles of the Past
How social media is used to manipulate your mind? They compare you with other people with similar profiles, The algorithms –’intelligent,’ but blind –, experiment with ways to use this information to modify your behavior so you will do what they want. What they usually want is for you to respond for an ad for …
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What crops did the ancient Romans grow? Many different things were grown in the Roman countryside, but the most commonly grown crops reflected their diet. This included grains such as wheat, barley, and spelt, which were used for making bread, as well as grapes for wine and olives for oil. What foods are produced in …
What books were banned during World War 2? Artifacts include books banned during this time period, such as Ernest Hemingway’s For Whom the Bell Tolls, John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath, and Karl Marx’s Das Kapital. How many Latvians fought for Germany in ww2? 180,000 Latvian men Latvian soldiers fought on both sides of the …
How did the government lead to the fall of the Roman Empire? Economic problems, government corruption, crime and private armies, and the rise of Julius Caesar as emperor all led to its eventual fall in 27 BCE. Rome’s continued expansion resulted in money and revenue for the Republic. What happened to the government during the …
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What is it called when one culture influences another? Acculturation is often tied to political conquest or expansion, and is applied to the process of change in beliefs or traditional practices that occurs when the cultural system of one group displaces that of another. What is cultural relativism vs ethnocentrism? Ethnocentrism compares other cultures by …
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What did Nixon do after he resigned? During nearly 20 years of retirement, Nixon wrote his memoirs and nine other books. He undertook many foreign trips, rehabilitating his image into that of an elder statesman and leading expert on foreign affairs. He suffered a debilitating stroke on April 18, 1994, and died four days later …
What was children’s daily life like in ancient Rome? Children 7 and under were considered infants, and were under the care of women. Children were expected to help with housework from age 8 until they reached adulthood at age 12 for girls, or 14 for boys. Children would often have a variety of toys to …
What are some current events in Southeast Asia? Southeast Asia Tesla launches in Thailand, vying to compete with China EVs. Daughter of ex-Thai PM Thaksin outlines opposition’s vision. US cancels trip by LGBTQ envoy to Indonesia after objection. Australian jailed in Myanmar applauded in Parliament. US and Chinese defense chiefs meet amid strained relations. What …
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What was the population of Germany before World War II? List of countries by population in 1939 Rank Country/territory Percentage of world’s population World – 7 Germany subdivisions Germany – 69,314,000 Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia – 7,380,000 Austria – 6,658,000 Sudetenland – 3,261,636 Memel – 141,645 3.8% What happened to German civilians after the …
Why did Mao believe in communism? Mao did not subscribe to Marx’s theory of inevitable cyclicality in the economic system. His goal was to unify the Chinese nation and so realise progressive change for China in the form of communism; hence, a revolution was needed at once. What is the contribution of Maoism to political …