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Culture POPULATION: About 6.6 million LANGUAGE: Castilian Spanish Andalucia is a region of famous food, festivals and various traditions. The different recipes of food appear in andalucia cuisine. A well known dish called paella in andalucia and It was the poor worker individuals of the Valencian district who created Spain's most popular dish, paella. The first formula mixed home developed vegetables (normally beans) with off-cuts of rabbit and the short grain rice that was make in big quantity…

The controversy as to whom discovered America still rages on today. One of the most disputed characters in history is indeed the Italian Christopher Columbus. Although not stated as a villain or a hero in the Social Studies Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), Columbus is still acknowledged as one of the most important historical figures whose expeditions to the New World led the way to other expeditions of Europeans to America. During Columbus time, the belief that the earth was round…

Although remains lead scientists to believe that Spain has been inhabited for around 500,000 years (Kohen), the first people group known for sure to rule over the land of present day Spain was the Carthaginians (Casitor). The Romans first came to Spain during a war against Carthage, and the Romans at the time called Spain “Hispania”. As Rome conquered more land over the next couple of hundred years, the Romans gave the peninsula one government, one language, Latin, and one religion, which was…

Throughout world history there have been many historical marvel figures that have paved the road, received a bountiful of achievements and life altering roles that Christopher Columbus has acquired prior to his expedition period. Born in provincial Republic of Genoa, Italy, on October 31, 1451, Christoforo Colombo, also known as Christopher Columbus, is one of the most renowned explorer in history. Columbus is one of the oldest children out of his two siblings. At the time where socioeconomic is…

accepting an invitation from the U.S. Minister to Spain, he moved to Madrid in 1826 and embarked on extensive research for A History of the Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus (1828), as well as the works that became Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada (1829) and Tales of the Alhambra (1832). Irving was then appointed secretary of the U.S. legation to London in 1829, a post he held…

Why Neanderthals became extinct? The evolution of man, a three million journey from the branches of Africa to a civilization. The prehistoric times included drastic change, environment, planet, climate, tools, clothing and much more which helped shaped the civilization in the present. From the Hominid family tree it is a mystery when one of the members Neanderthals disappeared and left Homo sapiens to rule the world on their own. Homo Sapiens Neanderthalis or also known by the…

The Paleolithic Period, which occurred about 40,000 years ago, was a time of hunting and gathering. Their major inspiration came from their surroundings, so most of their works were of the animals in their everyday lives, such as buffalo and horses. Their belief is that these drawings would bring the spirits of these animals into their hunting rituals, and this would bring them good luck. The Chauvet Cave in France is the earliest painting we have, which is estimated to have been created around…

4. Uptake and bioaccumulation of plastic derived chemicals A key factor contributing to the bioavailability of microplastics is their small size, density, color, surface (smooth or rough) (Stephanie L. Wright a,2013). Food chain disturbance in marine environment is the major problem because due to ingestion of plastic which consists of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB), POP and PAH. They absorbs/bioaccumulation in the fatty acid of living organism and cause death of the species. At least 180…

“The prince and the princess lived happily ever after.” Well, Ferdinand and Isabella weren't exactly a fairytale, however they were much more than a married couple in rule of Spain. Ferdinand and Isabella, together, were efficient, strong, and effective rulers. They had major contributions and influenced lives today. Sponsoring Columbus’ voyage, creating the Spanish Inquisition, uniting Spain’s largest kingdoms, and kicking the Muslims and Jews out of Spain. Their biggest impact was…

The pilgrim I would most like to meet is the Knight because of his chivalrous, generous, and courtesy qualities. I would like to hear stories of his battles in Alexandria, Granada, and Benamarin and how it felt to sit in the chair of honor in Prussia. I would like to meet him so that I can see how a brave, distinguished person carries himself. Also, I find this character interesting because he is widely traveled and well received in foreign courts. Three characteristics of the Nun are: Good…