Historical Terms – VII
Rome and the World Etruscans: culture that ruled Rome prior to the republic; ruled through powerful kings and well-organized armies; Romans won independence circa 510 B.C.E. Plebians: ordinary citizens; originally…
Historical Terms – XVII
In the Orbit of China: The East Asian Corner of the Global System Taika reforms: attempt to remake Japanese monarch into an absolutist Chinese-style emperor; included attempts to create professional…
Historical Terms – XIII
Eastern Europe and the World Belisarius: (c.505-565); one of Justinian’s most important military commanders during the attempted reconquest of western Europe. Greek Fire: Byzantine weapon consisting of mixture of chemicals…
Historical Terms – IX
The Emerging Cultures KEY TERMS Sahara: desert running across northern Africa; separates the Mediterranean region from the rest of Africa. Sahel: lands lying between the Sahara to the north and…
History of scientific heritage in Tamil Nadu
webThe culture is the combination principles, aims, ambitions, lifestyles, customs, social laws, religions, cultures, worship methods, traditions, discipline, agathinnai, purathinnai, literary heredity, political structure, dress and ornaments, festivals, entertainment, and…
Traditional industry and trade in modern Tamil Nadu
webIntroduction Ancient Tamils were active traders in various commodities, both locally and outside Tamil country. The kingdoms of northern India sought pearls, cotton fabrics and conch shells from Tamilakam in…