Nubia

Throughout our daily lives, technology has been a major part, whether it may have been through our cell phones, computers, and even the pencil. These advancements in technology has made it easier to gain access to all sorts of information. We have gone from the limitation of the pencil to the utilization of newer technologies such as the laptop. They have also changed the way in which students all over, learn in and out of the classroom. Some would argue, that technology has taken a hold on our…

Throughout time societies have progressed through the collaboration of diverse ethnic groups, which exchanged goods and knowledge, as well as numerous other aspects. By trading, diverse societies are impacted both socially as well as economically, resulting in a myriad of alterations. Although, certain aspects throughout history remain constant as well, regardless of the formation of new civilizations. The period from 1492 to 1750 brought about significant trading amongst the Atlantic world,…

achievement was the creation of the world’s first annual 12- month calendar of 365 days of studying the sun and moon to understand the changes of seasons” (Shillington 29). “The expansion of trade through Red Sea to East African coast and the conquest of Nubia was two important events during this period. Towards the end of the Middle Kingdom which was followed by the 2nd Intermediate period that led to the conquest and rule of the Hyksos. The Middle Kingdom article reported “the Asian Hyksos,…

Female Genital Mutilation today ranks as a rather controversial topic in many countries around the world. There are several factors when it comes to actually dealing with the process. Such as what exactly FGM is. Along with understanding the procedure the reasons for it being done. Including where it is conducted throughout the world. Yet to understand the procedure the future of it must be understood as well. Female Genital Mutilation is a procedure which involves nicking, cutting, and/or…

Marxist theory states that “capitalists enjoy profits due to surplus value” (Aviles). Rodney argues that this so called ‘surplus’ was African labor and raw materials: “colonies should exist for the metropoles by producing raw materials and buying manufactured goods, the underlying theory was to introduce an international division of labour” (177). This point was demonstrated through examples such as the slave trade, wage labour, technological advancement, and politico-military advances. These…

American Indians inhabited the continent now known as America for thousands of years before the arrival of Columbus to it. "The graceful boat of death" as described by Linda Hogan in Solar Storms, whose riders committed the most barbaric crimes ever: "beloved children (were) mutilated, women cut open and torn, strong, brave men would die, and even their gods would be massacred" (168). Since that discovery, American Indians suffered the worst of injustices: subjugation, expropriation, forced…

The emergence of empires has led to the emergence of many wonderful things, which to this day continue to amaze us and has helped us unravel the past. All the wonderful things that occurred during the duration of these empires are displayed in artifacts in all sizes and shapes. The Roman empire demonstrates their leaders as powerful warriors, who created a vast empire by defeating their enemies in battle and then conquering the surrounding area. The Egyptian empire illustrates an empire with…

In Ancient Egypt, as a result of the geometrical advantage of Nile, Egyptians could cross Egypt in a week by ships. Therefore, it was possible to have a long-distance trade with not only the countries around Mediterranean such as Nubia but also with Middle East. The main goods for trading were woods luxury goods and slaves. However, in Ancient Egypt, a new currency system introduced by Augustus in harmony with the powerful military power of Rome result in development of commerce…