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What were the Mauryan and Gupta Empires?

During the reign of the Mauryan Empire, India expanded dramatically. The dynasty's founder, Chandragupta Maurya, united northeastern India, the Punjab and the Indus River valley. He then went on to gain power over the whole of northern India and the southern Deccan province. Chandragupta's successor, Ashoka, was strongly opposed to bloody conflict and made Buddhist principles of nonviolence the law across the kingdom. However, this approach damaged the army's efficiency, inviting revolts and invasions and leading to the fall of the Mauryan dynasty.\nThe Gupta Empire is often vie..

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Who is the current prime minister of China?

Attending Peking University to study Law, Li became head of the university's student federation in 1978, holding the position until 1972. Li has a PhD in economics.\nAccording to BBC News, he is married and has a daughter, but not much is known publicly about his personal life. The media site also claims that some believe Li to be a cautious and passive leader with a friendly approach as a politician.

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What did Andre-Marie Ampere invent?

Ampère showed that depending on whether the currents flow in the same or opposite directions, two parallel wires carrying electric currents repel or attract each other, respectively. From these experimental results he applied mathematics in generalizing physical laws. Ampère established the principle that eventually became called Ampère’s law. Ampère’s law states that the mutual action of two lengths of wires carrying current is proportional to their lengths and to the intensities of their currents.

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Why is Uganda called the Pearl of Africa?

A British colony until its independence in 1962, Uganda contains mountains, valleys, widespread savannas and supports a great diversity of wildlife. National parks and primate nature sanctuaries afford international researchers opportunities for field studies and help to promote tourism. More than 1,000 species of birds can be found in Uganda, representing over half of the bird varieties in Africa. As a result of regular rainfall and an extensive supply of fresh water, there are wetlands and dense rainforests supporting a wide array of vegetation.Transitions of power in the Ugandan government ..

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What is the definition of "King Cotton diplomacy?"

Cotton was a major bargaining chip for the Confederacy, and Confederate President Jefferson Davis supported a mostly informal policy that has come to be known as King Cotton diplomacy. One of the first actions that were taken as part of this policy was the burning of several million bales of cotton, a move that was deliberately intended to create an international cotton shortage. By doing so, the South attempted to show its strength to gain support from Great Britain, but this didn't quite work out; the British had already amassed a large stockpile of cotton prior to the Civil War.

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Who are some notable black inventors?

Lonnie G. Johnson, the creator of the Super Soaker water gun, also created an engine that converts heat directly into electricity, known as the Johnson thermoelectric energy converter. Johnson has more than 40 patents under his name.\nGranville T. Woods, referred to as the "Black Edison," invented a telephone transmitter, a trolley wheel and the multiplex telegraph. He registered more than 60 patents in his lifetime, including his first patent, which was for an improved steam boiler furnace, filed in 1889.\nGeorge Washington Carver discovered over 300 different uses for peanuts, such as making..

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Does Alka Seltzer make seagulls explode?

The urban legend involving seagulls and Alka Seltzer suggests that the foaming and gas production from a tablet will cause the bird's stomach to expand and eventually lead to it exploding. Proponents of the myth contend that seagulls' inability to pass gas means they cannot tolerate the Alka Seltzer. However, seagull biology contradicts this assertion. Similarly, birds do not explode when they eat uncooked rice kernels.

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Did Julius Caesar have any kids?

Caesarion was merely a nickname; the boy's full name was Ptolemy XV Philopator Philometor Caesar. He adopted his last child, Octavian, in his will, and Octavian, later known as Augustus, became the first Roman emperor. His other children did not have such successful endings. Julia was married off to Caesar's eventual nemesis, Pompey, and she died in labor, while Caesarion died after the civil war between Octavian and Marc Antony, probably on the orders of his adoptive brother, who did not want any rivals for dynastic power.

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Was the microwave originally a mistake?

One day, he noticed that a candy bar in his pocket was melting near the equipment. With this, he discovered that microwaves could heat and cook food. Spencer went on to create the world's first microwave oven, which was patented by Raytheon. Spencer himself received no royalties for his invention beyond a $2 reward from his corporate bosses.

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What is an estimate of Vietnam War casualties?

Estimates of Vietnam War casualties differ considerably. The government of Vietnam claims over 3 million people died violently during the war years, while a demographic study suggests a total death toll of around 882,000. The demographic study counts combat deaths, but it does not include the number of those who died from the disruption of agriculture and transportation networks during and immediately following the war years.

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