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Changes and Continuities Over The Indian Ocean Trade The Indian Ocean trade was efficient sea-based trade routes that brought not only various good but also ideas and cultural diversities. It dates back to as early as 2000 BCE and continued being used for centuries after. Indian ocean trade remained relatively peaceful, in spite of this the kingdoms and religions that dominated the region changed frequently. The kingdoms and people involved with the Indian Ocean trade changed frequently…

In the recent years China has risen to become one of the largest growing world powers of the developing world. Their massive economy helped them achieve colossal strides in developing and maintaining their intense industrialization of their country. However, in recent events China has shifted some focus away from their economy to their military forces. Building up and modernizing its military might with intent on securing their interests abroad and domestically. In this paper I plan to discuss…

ollectively known as “leaf turtles,” the species names in the following list demonstrate one of the weaknesses of common names. In both appearance and range, these species are diverse even as they are all native to Asia: 1. Cyclemys dentata (Asian leaf turtle, aka Brown stream terrapin); 2. Cyclemys tcheponensis (Stripe-necked leaf turtle); 3. Geoemyda spengleri (Black-breasted leaf turtle or Chinese leaf turtle, aka Vietnamese Wood Turtle); 4. Mauremys (Annamemys) annamensis (Vietnamese or…

Abstract: While information and communication technologies are ubiquitous in Western culture. The assimilation of such technologies is offering a broad dynamic Southeast Asia. The complexities that hold back the liberal embracement of these technologies fall under three realms, sociological, pedagogical, and the integration into institutes of higher learning. An effort is made to understand better these dilemmas and offer a justification for the further study with the aim of providing better…

it has territorial right to the ocean to it 's south, particularly to the billions of barrels of oil, and very large reserves of untapped natural gas which can be extracted underwater. The issue arises with China 's threatening action against any southeast Asian countries like Vietnam, Taiwan, and Indonesia if they were to go ahead with seismic surveying, & exploration which precedes drilling for oil and gas in this body of water. China "surveyed, mapped, and named" over 200 islands and reefs…

Extra credit response #1 Out of the list of movies that was available to watch, I chose “Embrace of the Serpent” out of complete curiosity. The movie was quite unique I would have to say. The plot was about an Indian man named Karamakate who was the last shaman that survived from his tribe. His mission was to travel two scientists to find a sacred plant called Yakruna. Both these missions occurred at two different periods in Karmakate’s life and both men were out to find it out of…

Ethnic Inequalities within Malaysia & in Comparison to India Background Malaysia: Malaysia is a multiracial country in Southeastern Asia that contains many ethnic groups within the country. Some of them are Malays, Chinese, Indians and indigenous Bumpitura groups. Malays are 51% of the population, Chinese are 22%, Indians are 6.7% and the Indigenous Bumipitura groups populate 11.8%. The remaining percentage is for other groups which account for 0.7% and non-citizens account for 8.2% of Malaysia…

INTRODUCTION Kotagede is a district located around ten kilometers southeastern part of Yogyakarta city center, Indonesia. It has been renowned for silver handicrafts industry for many decades. This particular industry has grown since the development of Kotagede as the capital of Mataram Kingdom in the 16th century. Silver handicrafts industry is considered as the most important economy sector in Kotagede because it absorbs many skilled labours in this field. Most of the silverware firms are…

Two hundred years ago, Singapore was a jungle. An obscure tropical island barely inhabitable. Today it is an Asian Tiger. An economic giant. This City state has no natural re. Its land is infertile. So why has it lured so many people seeking their fortune. Today, Singapore has been shaped by one man……… he Ruled the country for a ¼ of a century leading into the modern age. But what was S before Lee, How did it ever into the world’s stage. “unless you know where you are from, unless you know what…

people learn a third language in secondary school. Before college, students have to take the O-level exam. This exam determines their abilities and qualifications. After secondary school there are many choices for more education: junior college, universities, polytechnics, and technical institutes.…