GermanyandAustriainvadedChina,whichistheEight-PowerAlliedForcesinvadingChina.(八国联军侵华)Theyslaughtered(屠杀)theChinesepeople,plundered(掠夺)Chineseproperty.ButthewarremindedtheChinesepeoplethatiftheyfallbehind,theywouldbebeaten,andChinashouldkeepupwiththeworld.From1931to1945,whentheSecondWorldWarbrokeout,Japan...
Baybayin is just one of at least 16 different writing systems that were used in pre-colonial Philippines, a fairly lost era of before the advent of European intervention. The character-based alphabet was used in pre-colonial times and have shown a significant resurgence in the country's ...
Jamette (from the French diametre, or “line of respectability”) was a term used by the French and British in colonial times to describe the “under-class” and the perceived violence, lewdness and dirtiness of their Carnival activities. These days, it is still used to describe “bad ...
This article briefly summarizes the place of guns in British society and culture in the long eighteenth century. My approach is that of a historical anthropologist, examining the meaning of guns from the way they were used and depicted. I examine the way guns were used and understood in civili...
Known for being a world-class center of business, culture, and trade, Hong Kong is a jewel in the orient with international flairs. Its iconic skyline, dynamic food scene and multicultural influences attract over 65 million tourists each year.
What Really Happened In Colonial TimesTerri Johnson
3.3 What is Vulnerability as Defined by the San Themselves? The Workshops What is vulnerability? The San found the question highly stimulating for discussion and had a lot to contribute. Responses to the question were sought in two main ways: first, from young San delegates in workshops, the ...
Pima cotton is an ultra-soft fabric that incorporates long cotton fibers. Most types of cotton use relatively short fibers, but Pima is one of a few kinds of cotton that are considered to be extra-long staple (ELS) cotton, which means that they are compo
Special Interest Groups in TESOL and IATEFL also have considerable influence. What’s the problem? Most current SLTE pays too little attention to the question “What are we doing?”, and the follow-up question “Is what we’re doing effective?”. The assumption that students will learn ...
Each is a strong research university and due to their contributions in various fields, they often receive significant funding for research projects and have state-of-the-art facilities. Many Ivy League schools have a long history dating back to the colonial era, which adds to their sense of tr...