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THE WOMAN WHO PLANTED TREES

What Was Felipe II's Attitude Towards Religion?

Felipe II was a staunch defender of Catholicism against Islam and Protestantism. His rule was characterized by religious intolerance, with the suppression of Protestantism and the strengthening of the Inquisition.

What Was the Purpose of Authoritarian Monarchies?

Authoritarian monarchies aimed to impose their authority on their kingdoms and limit the powers of the nobility.

What Were the Final Additions to Felipe II's Empire in 1580?

In 1580, Felipe II claimed the throne of Portugal after the death of the Portuguese king.

Which King Inherited Vast Amounts of Territory and Faced Two Revolts?

Carlos V, later known as Carlos I, inherited vast territories. His reign saw two major revolts:

• The Revolt of the

Rural Habitats Across the World

Rural populations across the globe total 3.4 billion people, but they are decreasing quickly, especially in emerging and developing countries.

Traditional Houses and the Environment

Traditional rural houses are characterized by their use of natural materials found in the environment, as well as by their functionality:

• Stone Houses: Durable homes which are characteristic of sedentary populations.
• Mud Houses: These are made of adobe. They sometimes have a wooden frame and often have roofs made of branches.
• Wooden Houses: These are found in forest areas, such as the equatorial forests of Africa and the Americas.
• Houses of Fur and Fabric: These can be found in areas where nomadic livestock activities are carried out.
• Cave

How has the organization of the Chinese government and society since 1949 been consistent with their dynastic history over the past 2 millenia?

Collective identity, nationalism

Compare Xi to Putin in terms of techniques of consolidating power and degree of success.

Xi

Censoring Certain Words

• • Relating to Tiananmen Square

• No Term Limits

• Sweeping Tiananmen Square under the rug

Putin

• Poisoning Journalists

• Rigged Elections

• Changing the Constitution

• Controlling Media

How is Mao enabled by the political situation in China during the time of the Civil War against the Nationalists?

In 1937, Japan invaded China, which had a major impact on the Chinese Civil War. As a response to the invasion, Chiang Kai-shek and the nationalists fled into the far SW part

Mining resources in the world and in Spain

Mining resources are raw materials that have a mineral origin, although they can also be of vegetable origin (coal, petroleum). They belong to the primary sector as they are raw materials, but they are the foundation of industry (secondary sector) because they provide the minerals and the sources of energy that the secondary sector needs.

Mining areas in the world

Coal is found in the basins next to the mountain ranges that were formed some 300 million years ago, such as the Appalachians or the Ural Mountains, and other places in China, Europe and Australia.
Oil is found mainly in the countries near the Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Mexico, Venezuela, Russia, and other countries, and is often found in close... Continue reading "Mining and Energy Resources: Global Overview and Impact on Industry" »

Asia's Urban Population

The urban population of Asia is equivalent to 2 billion people. Asia, therefore, contains the highest percentage of the world's urban population, as well as the largest cities:

• China: The urbanization process has accelerated enormously during the 21st century, thanks to the incorporation of the country into the market economy.
• Japan and South Korea: Japan is one of the developed countries with the highest percentage of urban population, and its capital, Tokyo, is the most populated in the world.
• India: India is the second most populated country in the world.
• Other Asian Countries: We should mention Karachi, Dhaka, Jakarta, and others.

Oceania's Urban Centers

In Oceania, the only cities with more than one million inhabitants... Continue reading "Urban Population Growth: Asia, Oceania, and Africa" »

The Age of Exploration: 1400-1750

The Age of Exploration, spanning from 1400 to 1750 A.D., marked a transformative period in European history. During these years, European perceptions of the world underwent a dramatic shift as explorers ventured into previously uncharted territories. Before this era, European understanding of the world was limited, with prevailing beliefs that the Earth was flat, the southern seas were boiling, and the world was smaller than it actually is. Additionally, religious motivations played a role, with the spread of Christianity against Islam being a significant factor.

The Quest for Spices

During the Middle Ages, the Crusades, religious wars between Christians and Muslims in the Holy Land, fostered an exchange of goods,... Continue reading "The Age of Exploration: Discoveries, Innovations, and the Quest for Spices" »

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