Who is Ibn Khaldoun English? Abdul Rahman Ibn Khaldun was an influential Arab thinker of the 14th century. His family were from Andalusia. Born in Tunisia in 1332, Khaldun served the governments of the day in many ways. The most famous book Khaldun wrote is the Kitāb al-ʻIbar (Book of Lessons), a history of the […]
What do you treasure most in life?
What do you treasure most in life? 10 Most Important Things in Life to Treasure Music. Music can transcend barriers, time, and space that language sometimes creates. Loved Ones. Food and Nourishment. Shelter. Learning and Education. Natural Spaces. Plants and Animals. Culture and Discovery. Can a person be a treasure? An example of to treasure […]
Which dynasty was the longest lasting in Chinese history?
Which dynasty was the longest lasting in Chinese history? Zhou dynasty How did the Chinese tribute system work? The “tribute” entailed a foreign court sending envoys and exotic products to the Chinese emperor. The emperor then gave the envoys gifts in return and permitted them to trade in China. Presenting tribute involved theatrical subordination but […]
What is Medo Persian?
What is Medo Persian? The Persian Empire In the hills of what is known today as Iran a group of shepherds were united by an aggressive leader named Cyrus. Then the Persians became a dominant force and the Medo-Persian Empire was established. By the time the ruling house of Darius I began the Medes had […]
Can you sleep feel awake?
Can you sleep feel awake? Just because you’re asleep doesn’t necessarily imply that your entire brain is asleep. Conversely, as I will describe now, we have also learned that even when you’re awake, your entire brain may not be awake. A case in point for sleep intruding into wakefulness involves brief episodes of sleep known […]
What are the three models of immigration?
What are the three models of immigration? To ascertain this, we must first understand three major theories of immigrant and ethnic-group integration. The theories are the classic and new assimilation models, the racial/ethnic disadvantage model, and the segmented assimilation model. What is the difference between integration and assimilation? Integration involves contact and identification with both […]
Was King Darius a Mede?
Was King Darius a Mede? H. H. Rowley’s 1935 study of the question (Darius the Mede and the Four World Empires of Darius the Mede, 1935) has shown that Darius the Mede cannot be identified with any king, and he is generally seen today as a literary fiction combining the historical Persian king Darius I […]
How do you prove causation?
How do you prove causation? In order to prove causation we need a randomised experiment We need to make random any possible factor that could be associated, and thus cause or contribute to the effect There is also the related problem of generalizability If we do have a randomised experiment, we can prove causation Are […]
Is Tara pregnant in Season 6 SOA?
What are the similarities between Christianity and Islam?
What are the similarities between Christianity and Islam? Islam and Christianity both ascribe that Jesus Christ was the promised Messiah and did perform miracles. Both Muslims and Christians believe Satan is real and evil and that he tries to make people follow him instead of God. The two faiths believe Jesus will return from Heaven. […]