Chronicles of the Past
What makes the medieval world a miserable lifestyle? Life was harsh, with a limited diet and little comfort. Women were subordinate to men, in both the peasant and noble classes, and were expected to ensure the smooth running of the household. Children had a 50% survival rate beyond age one, and began to contribute to …
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What are two religions examples? Some of the types of religions include but are certainly not limited to: Baha’i. Buddhism. Christianity. Confucianism. Hinduism. Indigenous American religions. Islam. Jainism. What are the top 2 religions in the world? Major religious groups Christianity (31.2%) Islam (24.1%) Irreligion (16%) Hinduism (15.1%) Buddhism (6.9%) Folk religions (5.7%) Sikhism (0.3%) …
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When did the concept of gender begin? The modern academic sense of the word, in the context of social roles of men and women, dates at least back to 1945, and was popularized and developed by the feminist movement from the 1970s onwards (see § Feminism theory and gender studies below), which theorizes that human …
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Why did slaves not run away? One of the most powerful ways an enslaved person could resist was to run away. Running away carried heavy risks. If runaways were caught, they would be physically punished, usually by whipping, and might be made to wear chains or handcuffs to prevent them from running again. Did slaves …
Why did the English have a claim to the French throne? The French Connection Assertions in the 15th century that English kings had a right to the French throne originated in Edward III’s status as the grandson of Philip IV of France (Edward was the son of Philip’s daughter, Isabella of France). Has France ever …
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The exact origin of the ancient Egyptian calendar is unknown, but it is estimated to have started around 5,000 years ago. The ancient Egyptians used a lunar calendar exclusively until they adopted their solar calendar. How old is the kemetic calendar? in September , Egyptians welcome a new Egyptian year, which is the 6260th Pharaonic …
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What is post-work economy? In futurology, political science, and science fiction, a post-work society is a society in which the nature of work has been radically transformed. What is post-work society? A post-work society The idea of a society where no one must work. 4-hour days, 15-hour weeks — even the four-day workweek — all …
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What was the British impressment of sailors? By British law, naval captains had the right to stop ships at sea, search for deserters and other British citizens, and force them to join the crews of warships—a practice called “impressment.” Some British captains seized almost any able-bodied, English-speaking sailors they could find. What was it like …
Is a shell casing a bullet? Sometimes incorrectly called a “bullet”. Cartridge case: The container for all the other components that comprise a cartridge. Sometimes incorrectly called a shell, shell casing, brass, or a hull. What are shells in ww1? A shell is a streamlined steel metal projectile, filled with a variety of explosive and …
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Eratosthenes erected a pole in Alexandria, and on the summer solstice he observed that it cast a shadow, proving that the Sun was not directly overhead but slightly south. Recognizing the curvature of the Earth and knowing the distance between the two cities enabled Eratosthenes to calculate the planet’s circumference. How Eratosthenes measured the circumference …
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