Shimla Attractions, Ivory Trade, Māori Culture, & Noble Families in Europe, Esercizi di Inglese

Scarica Shimla Attractions, Ivory Trade, Māori Culture, & Noble Families in Europe e più Esercizi in PDF di Inglese solo su Docsity! Compiti di inglese (research) 1) Simla or Shimla is the largest city of northern India. In 1864 the city became the capital of British India. There are several tourist attractions that you can see there like the Ridge. It is easily connected to all other important spots in Shimla such as the Mall Road, the Scandal Point, and the Lakkar Bazaar. The Ridge also serves as the location for the highly significant Summer Festival held every year in April or May. Another important tourist attraction is the Jakhoo Temple. It is situated on the Jakhoo Hill, and it is one of the most famous tourist places in Shimla. Covered with beautiful alpine trees, it is a good spot for a peaceful break from the bustling environment of Shimla’s downtown. The Christ Church is the most popular church in Shimla. It is an excellent architectural monument built in the British era. This monument is perfect for the people who want to get a taste of religious Christianity from the colonial time. The church was built in such a way that it would portray faith, hope, humanity, patience, fortitude, and charity to make people aware of the rich Christian culture. 2) In the 18th century in Central Africa the ivory trade took place. African traders forced local captives to carry the ivory to the coast and then, they sold the ivory but also the captives, making a lot of money. In the late 1800s and in early 1900 European started killing elephants for the ivory trade. Many African colonies realized some hunting restrictions, but the hunting was still legal for people who can afford the price of the license. Today there are several elephant conservation projects where volunteers can reduce ivory trade. 3) The Māori are indigenous Polynesian people of mainland New Zeland. Māori originated with settlers from East Polynesia, who arrived in New Zealand in several waves of canoe voyages between 1320 and 1350. Over several centuries in isolation, these settlers developed their own distinctive culture, whose language, mythology, crafts, and performing arts evolved independently from those of other eastern Polynesian cultures. Some early Māori moved to the Chatham Island, where their descendants became New Zealand's other indigenous Polynesian ethnic group, the Moriori. After the British assumed formal control of New Zealand in 1840, European settlement and government began to alarm the Māori, especially in North Island. They were suppressed in 1847. The Haka dance is a ceremonial dance in Māori culture. It is often performed by a group, with vigorous movements and stamping of the feet with rhythmically shouted accompaniment. Although popularly associated with the traditional battle preparations of male warriors, haka has been traditionally performed by both men and women and for a variety of social functions within Māori culture. 4) In the centuries since the medieval period, when the aristocratic structures began to emerge, the various noble families have had a long history. Some great lineages dominated their times and maintained their power and influence for generations, only to disappear as the hereditary candidates died. Other aristocratic families stayed a constant course during the hard times and managed to hold onto their noble stature, gracing their youngest descendants with nobility and titles that endure to modern times. And yet other noble families emerged towards the later years of the Middle Ages. The wealth, power, and influence of the aristocracy over the ages have played a starring role in the evolution of the modern world, with its many members helping to shape the history and social landscapes of their times. There are several noble families that left a lasting impression in the hearts and minds of their contemporaries and secured a permanent place in the history books, such as The Borgias and The Habsburgs.