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1. Compare the life of hunter-gatherers and agricultural peoples considering workload, life expectancy, nutrition, disease, period during which they existed in human history, egalitarianism vs. hierarchies, storage vs. no-storage, mobile vs. sedentary life, etc.
2. Provide a definition of the Biological Old Regime considering: macro and micro parasites, the polycentric world, how population concentrated in a few areas and how climate shaped agriculture, the symbiotic relationship between agricultural peoples and nomads, the threat of wildlife, and the risk of famines.
3. Why does Robert Marks argue in favor of starting with China and Islam when approaching the history of the world c. 1500? Consider the magnitude of the Chinese population, the importance of rice, the technological advantage, the expedition of Zheng He, the strategic location of Islam, where most world commerce was located, the relationship between Islam and trade, and the legacy Islam left to the "Western" world.
4. According to the two episodes of Guns, Germs, and Steel that we watch in class, why did Europe have an advantage over other areas of the world? Consider the presence of certain species of animals and plants, the importance of geography, the impact of diseases and the development of technology (writing, steel, gunpowder, etc.) (Watch the two episodes)
5. Explain why some historians today argue that the concepts of discovery and conquest are not appropriate to understand the contact between Europeans and Natives in the Americas. Consider: civil war between natives /role of plagues / why Columbus was not a genius / critique to the theory of great men / difficulties with gunpowder / critique of the idea of European superiority.
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Semi annual compounding
: You just purchased a hom eand taken out a $410,000 mortgage. The mortgage has a 30 year term with monthly payments and an APR (with semi annual compounding) of 7.52%. How much will you pay in interest, and how much will you pay in principle, during ..
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Enhance possibility of marsha still conceiving with her ovum
: Name and describe two possible ways the couple may, with or without technical assistance, enhance the possibility of Marsha still conceiving with his sperm and her ovum
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Determining the events and transactions
: Buildings (concession stand, projection room, ticket booth, and screen) $10,000, No. 157 Equipment $10,000, No. 201 Accounts Payable $7,000, and No. 301 Owner?s Capital $40,000. During the month of March, the following events and transactions occu..
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Preparing annual income tax return for carlito alverez
: Sonya Fuentez, an IRS-enrolled agent, is preparing an annual income tax return for Carlito Alverez. Sonya is a little apprehensive about the engagement because she's heard rumor that Alverez is a major drug trafficker with roots in Colombia.
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Provide a definition of the biological old regime
: Provide a definition of the Biological Old Regime considering: macro and micro parasites, the polycentric world, how population concentrated in a few areas and how climate shaped agriculture.
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How you plan to develop greater competence in each
: What culture do you indentify most with? What communication traits do you possess that exemplify your culture? Who do you believe gave you those communication traits? Write detailed answers, referring to incidents and facts from your life.
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Comment on the phone conversation
: Analyze and comment on the phone conversation described in this case in relation to identity theft.
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Problem regarding the organized manufacturing business
: Satka, Inc., is a newly organized manufacturing business that plans to manufacture and sell 30,000 units per year of a new product. The following estimates have been made of the company's costs and expenses (other than income taxes):
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Describe the risk-assessment and risk-management process
: Demonstrate an understanding of the problems associated with the effects of the environment on public health - identify the importance of occupational safety and industrial hygiene in the workplace.
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