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Chinua Achebe

Chinua Achebe is considered the father of postcolonial literature. His works reflect the effects of colonization in Nigeria. Nigeria became a British colony in the late 19th century, and, contrary to what had happened in Canada or the United States, Nigeria was under indirect rule, meaning that they used native authorities as rulers, and only a few English people actually settled in the country. Nigeria achieved its independence in 1960.

British Colonization and Its Impact

One of Britain's commercial interests that led to colonization was the trade in palm oil, which was very valuable and a much-needed material.

Furthermore, the English language, Christianity, and an English education system began developing with colonization. Nigeria...

What is Absolute Monarchy?

During the 17th century, the bourgeoisie did not accept that all the world's power rested in the hands of the absolute monarchy and aristocracy. King Louis XIV of France was a model of an absolute monarch. In the 17th century, European monarchs concentrated all powers: government, taxation, foreign policy, heading the army, elaborating laws, and acting as supreme court judges.

What is a Parliamentary Monarchy?

During the reign of Isabel II, Spain definitively became a parliamentary monarchy. The constitution of 1837 established national sovereignty, the separation of powers, and the recognition of individual rights of citizens. Democratization took a step forward during the Democratic Sexennium, and the First Republic...

Foundations of Geography

Branches of Geography

• Physical Geography: The study of natural features like landforms and climate.
• Human Geography: The study of people, their communities, and cultures.

Types of Maps

• General-Purpose Maps: Display a wide range of information about an area.
• Thematic Maps: Focus on a specific theme, such as population density or climate zones.
• Topographic Maps: Show detailed information about the shape and features of the land's surface.

Location Systems

• Military Grid Reference System: Uses easting (vertical lines) and northing (horizontal lines) for precise location.
• Latitude: Horizontal lines measuring distance north or south of the equator.
• Longitude: Vertical lines measuring distance east or west of the prime meridian.

Time

Aquaculture: Farming Aquatic Organisms

Aquaculture, also known as aquafarming, is the farming of aquatic organisms such as fish, crustaceans, molluscs, algae, and other aquatic plants. Aquaculture involves cultivating freshwater, brackish water, and saltwater populations under controlled or semi-natural conditions, and can be contrasted with commercial fishing, which is the harvesting of wild fish. Farming implies some sort of intervention in the rearing process to enhance production, such as:

• Regular stocking
• Feeding
• Protection from predators

Particular Kinds of Aquaculture

Fish Farming (Pisciculture)

Fish farming or pisciculture involves the commercial breeding of fish, usually for food, in fish tanks or artificial enclosures such as fish ponds....

The tertiary sector and its activities

Evolution of the service economy

This sector plays an increasingly important role in the global economy. However, its relative weight depends on a country’s level of economic development. There are significant differences between developed and developing countries in terms of the quantity and quality of the services provided.

In developed countries, which rank high on the HDI, services tend to be located in large urban areas and tourist areas. They employ more than 60% of the working population. In major cities, like Madrid and Paris, the percentage employed by this sector is over 80%. The quality of the different services available gives the population a significant level of well-being.

In developing countries,...

Defining Economic Structure

Economic structure refers to the relative share of primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary economic activities within a country or region. Measuring this structure is essential for analyzing a nation's development and its position within the global economy.

The Four Sectors of Economic Activity

• Primary Activities: These involve the extraction of natural resources. Examples include agriculture, mining, and fishing. These activities are most prevalent in developing nations, specifically peripheral countries.
• Secondary Activities: These involve processing, fabricating, and assembling raw materials. A common example is automobile assembly.
• Tertiary and Quaternary Activities: These are considered post-industrial sectors,

Geographical Context of Chile

Chile is a country located in the Southern Hemisphere. It is considered a tricontinental country, possessing territories across three continents. In this sense, the country is divided into Continental Chile, Insular Chile (which is further divided into "Insular Continental Chile" and "Insular Oceanic Chile"), and the Chilean Antarctic Territory ¹ (territorial claims subject to the Antarctic Treaty ²).

Continental Chile is located in South America within the region known as the Southern Cone. It exhibits a high latitudinal extent but is longitudinally narrow, spanning 39 degrees of latitude from the tripartite point shared with Peru and Bolivia down to the Diego Ramírez Islands. The Tropic of Capricorn crosses the...

Tropical Rainforests

These places receive a large amount of rain. In the rainforest, many plants can easily have their needs met. These places have more species than all other biomes. In any environment, some organisms survive well, while others do not. Organisms have structures that help them survive in their ecosystem.

Deciduous Forests

A deciduous forest may grow in cooler places that do not receive a huge amount of rain. These forests have trees such as oaks, elms, and maples. Deciduous trees lose their leaves in the colder autumn and winter months. Losing leaves helps trees save food and water during the winter.

Grassland Biomes

Grasslands once covered a huge area of the Midwest America. Now, most of these grasslands have been turned into farms....

Cities vs. Villages

A city is a place with a population exceeding 10,000 inhabitants. Cities are characterized by high-rise buildings, factories, businesses, and historical districts. In contrast, villages are smaller settlements with limited businesses, few inhabitants, fewer services, and a predominantly agricultural economy.

Pre-Industrial Cities

In the pre-industrial era, less than 10% of the population resided in cities, which typically housed between 5,000 to 10,000 people. These cities served various functions:

• Military
• Administrative
• Economic
• Religious

The Classic City (9th-8th Centuries BC)

During this period, Phoenicians and Greeks established trading posts along the coasts of Hispania. The Romanization of these areas marked the beginning...

The Evolution of Received Pronunciation (RP)

Origins of RP in Public Schools

During Victorian times in the 19th century, boys from different regions were brought together in public schools and taught a uniform accent. These boys were destined for influential positions, which elevated the perceived status of their accent, associating it with the upper class. This system significantly influenced the dissemination of one particular accent of English: Received Pronunciation (RP), spoken by approximately 1 in 50 people.

RP's Dissemination and Shifting Authority

The radio and television, particularly the BBC, adopted RP, especially during World War II. Non-standard accents were often perceived as deficient. Today, RP holds less authority than it once...