that he is identical with the 12th century Sena king of that name. According to one legend‚ the deity was found hidden underneath the earth and hence the name. It is said that the construction of the temple to Ballalasena‚ the Sena king‚ who found the deity and constructed a temple for it. However‚ the architectural style of the temple (the three-domed roof and three arched entrances and the plastered walls of the temple) does not resemble the typical 12th century standard‚ but that of the Mughal
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invented and copper is used for ornamentation • 2nd millennium BC – Bronze is used for weapons and armour • 16th century BC – The Hittites develop crude iron metallurgy • 13th century BC – Invention of steel when iron and charcoal are combined properly • 10th century BC – Glass production begins in ancient Near East • 1st millennium BC – Pewter beginning to be used in China and Egypt • 3rd century BC – Wootz steel‚ the first crucible steel‚ is invented in ancient India • 50s BC – Glassblowing techniques
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between the 10th century and the 13th century AD. Meanwhile between the 9th century and the 13th century much of what is now Thailand was ruled by the Khmers‚ a people from what is now Cambodia. However in the 13th century several small states in Thailand in the Mekong River valley united to form a kingdom called Sukhothai. It is regarded as the first Thai kingdom. However the first Thai kingdom did not last long. It declined in the late 14th century. Meanwhile during the 14th century another kingdom
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HIS-101 WESTERN CIVILIZATION I Briefly explain what is meant by the “scientific revolution” that took place in seventeenth century Europe‚ and how it marked a departure from ancient and medieval philosophy. The term Scientific Revolution refers to a period in the 17th century when the intellects of Europe had a revolution. This was an illustrious time for science and the initiation of modern science. During that period famous people such as Copernicus‚ Galileo‚ Kepler‚ and Isaac Newton all
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BCE= Before common era (same as BC) CE= Common Era (Same as AD) Circa = around the time of‚ approximately – not exact date( abbreviated “ca” or “c”) Chapter 1 * 4mil ya to 3500 BCE * Hominids * australopithecus 4mil ya * Homo Erectus 1.5 mil ya Homo Sapiens 200 thousand ya * Paleolithic – Hunter/Gatherer * Paleolithic – “old stone age” – first hominids to 12‚000 years ago; Hunters and Gatherers; Nomadic; No private property; Egalitarian- equal society; Gender-based
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"Developments in transportation‚ rather than in manufacturing and agriculture‚ sparked American economic growth in the first half of the nineteenth century." is not accurate. While development in transportation played a fundamental role in America’s growth‚ if it were not for developments in manufacturing and agriculture the new technology in transportation could not have successfully been completed. Without the raw materials‚ and the products which came out of the early US iron and steel industry
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The heartland of the Cholas was the fertile valley of the Kaveri River‚ but they ruled a significantly larger area at the height of their power from the later half of the 9th century till the beginning of the 13th century. The whole country south of the Tungabhadra was united and held as one state for a period of two centuries and more. During the rule of Rajaraja Chola I and his son Rajendra Chola I‚ Cholas were transformed into a military‚ economic and cultural power. During the period 1010–1200
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Section 1: This book is the start of a new series of books by Rick Riordan which are based on Norse mythology taking place in Boston. The story starts with Magnus Chase’s‚ the main character and protagonist‚ 16th birthday. He has been living on the streets for the past two years‚ due to his mother Natalie’s death. His only company are some friends he met on the streets by the names of Blitz and Hearth. He is awakened by Blitz explaining that his family is unexpectedly looking for him. As Magnus
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History of science and technology in the Indian subcontinent * Outline of South Asian history * History of Indian subcontinent | Stone age (7000–3000 BC)[show] * Mehrgarh Culture (7000–3300 BC) | Bronze age (3000–1300 BC)[show] * Indus Valley Civilization (3300–1700 BC) * – Early Harappan Culture (3300–2600 BC) * – Mature Harappan Culture (2600–1900 BC) * – Late Harappan Culture (1700–1300 BC) * Ochre Coloured Pottery culture (from 2000 BC) * Swat culture (1600–500 BC) |
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of astronomy. Scientist such as Copernicus‚ Kepler‚ Galileo‚ and newton questioned the scientific methods of Ptolemy and Aristotle. These scientists changed the beliefs of their followers to create a more modern way of life. In the sixteenth century‚ the beliefs of Aristotelian-Ptolemaic were accepted by society. The geocentric theory was one of many that was created during this centaury. This theory is the belief that planets were perfect circles‚ and objects were pulled down due to their
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