Quivira is a place named by Spanish conquistador Francisco Vásquez de CoronadoFrancisco Vásquez de CoronadoCibola most commonly refers to: Cevola (sometimes Sevola) or Cibola, the Spanish transliteration of a native name for a pueblo (Hawikuh Ruins) conquered by Francisco Vázquez de Coronado. One of the Seven Cities of Gold, the Spanish legend that Coronado tracked …
Why do revolutions “eat their own?” What is the sociological dynamic here?
What is the sociology of revolution? Sociology of Revolution is a 1925 book by Russian American sociologist Pitirim Sorokin. Sociology of revolution as branch of sociology was developed by Thomas Hobbes in Leviathan. to a certain extent earlier than Sorokin. Hobbes lived and created in the period of English Revolution. What are the causes of …
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What did the Catholic Church do to promote human rights of non-christians from 1500s to mid 1900s?
What was the problem with the Catholic Church in 1500? The Roman Catholic Church in 1500 had lost much of its integrity. The involvement with the Italian War had dragged the papacy into disrepute; popes were more interested in politics than piety; and the sale of Indulgences was clearly only for the Church’s financial gain. …
Which European countries did not have a revolution in the aftermath of the French Revolution and why?
What country did not have a revolution? Countries like Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Iceland have never had a civil war like the american or spanish(Finland have though), and the same can be claimed of the Netherlands and Belgium. Why did the other European nations not support the French Revolution? Other European rulers were upset and …
What happened to the missiles of Tipu Sultan?
Did Tipu Sultan have rockets? Mysorean rockets were an Indian military weapon, the iron-cased rockets were successfully deployed for military use. The Mysorean army, under Hyder Ali and his son Tipu Sultan, used the rockets effectively against the British East India Company during the 1780s and 1790s. Where is Tipu Sultan rocket? These were found …
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Were the animals used for gladiatorial combat in Rome trained?
For the main question, “Were the animals used for gladiatorial combat in Rome trained?”, the answer is a qualified yes. Were animals used in gladiator fights? Some gladiatorial contests included animals such as bears, rhinos, tigers, elephants, and giraffes. Most often, hungry animals fought other hungry animals. But sometimes hungry animals fought against gladiators in …
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What were the effects of US foreign policy in the South East Asian region in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s on states with capitalist economies?
What impact did trade have on Southeast Asia? International trade provided an environment conducive to rapid industrial growth and transformation of the predominantly agricultural economies of East and Southeast Asia into modern industrial economies in a remarkably short period of time by historical standards. When did the US get involved in Southeast Asia? Since World …
When Were Morions Last Worn By Spanish Soldiers?
Did conquistadors wear morion helmets? Morion helmets were common during the 16th and 17th century and although the helmet is usually identified with the Spanish conquistadors these helmets were commonly used throughout Europe. When was the morion used? A morion (Spanish: morrión) is a type of open-faced combat helmet originally from the Kingdom of Castile …
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Is there a proper title for a woman betrothed to a king?
Can there be a king consort? 3. Can There Be a King Consort? While the title of queen consort is very common (especially within the British monarchy), it is far more unusual for the husband of a monarch to be deemed king consort. Do you become queen if you marry a king? So now Camilla …
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What restrictions were placed on embedded journalists during the Persian Gulf War?
What is the criticism of embedded journalism? Embed critics objected that the level of military oversight was too strict and that embedded journalists would make reports that were too sympathetic to the American side of the war, leading to use of the alternate term “inbedded journalist” or “inbeds”. How did the US government’s policy of …