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What are houses made of in India?

India has a long colonial history, so a lot of the buildings and architecture are British or British-influenced along with local designs. The Global Property Guide prices apartments in Mumbai, for example, at US $9000 per square mile. Mumbai also has a large number of skyscrapers throughout the city. These apartments and skyscrapers are made of more conventional building materials similar to those in any other country. This is in contrast to the Mumbai slum of Dharavi where over a million people live abject poverty, without proper sanitation, heating and water. Their homes are constructed from..

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What are the characteristics of Islamic art and architecture?

Islamic buildings are very ornate in nature. Mosques are commonly in the Islamic world and they often include columns and domes. Originally, the buildings were made of clay but, as technology changes, they began being made from bricks and concrete. The exact appearance varies depending on the century and the architect. Islamic manuscripts tend to contain vivid colors and pictures of animals. The majority of Islamic art contains fine details and added decorations that is one-of-a-kind.

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What is appreciative listening?

Listening always includes three significant factors: presentation, perception and previous experience. Presentation is the listening medium, while perception is the way in which an individual interprets what is being listened to. Perception is not only formed by individual taste but also by previous experiences in life. For example, people may develop an appreciation for a specific music style of music because it triggers a happy memory.

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What is the story of Jesus and Lazarus?

In the story, Lazarus suffers from an illness. Lazarus has two sisters, and the sisters send word to Jesus of Lazarus' illness. The sisters want Jesus to come and cure Lazarus of his illness.\nJesus does not come to Lazarus right away, and Lazarus dies. Although word travels to Jesus that Lazarus died, Jesus decides to travel to Judea anyways. He tells his disciples that Lazarus fell asleep, and the confused disciples think that Lazarus is only physically sleeping.\nWhen Jesus arrives, one of the sisters tells Jesus that she wished that Jesus arrived sooner so that he could cure Lazarus b..

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Can you get a free tarot card reading online?

The six-card spread the online tarot card reader uses is meant to give the user a snapshot of that moment in time and possibly answer questions they might have. Lotus Tarot also offers guides, tips and advice to learn how to read and analyze tarot cards. It claims to have given 60 million free online tarot readings as of May 2015.

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How many tribes are there in Africa?

A tribe is defined as an ethnic group that shares common history, culture and nature. Some larger African nations have hundreds of tribes just within their borders. Some of the better known tribes across Africa include the Ashanti of Ghana and the Ivory Coast, the Maasai of East Africa, the Pygmies of Western Africa and the Zulu of South Africa. The Zulu are so prevalent in South Africa, numbering about 10 million, that their language is one of the official languages of South Africa.\nNot all tribes fit the predominant western conception of a tribe as a group of people living together in a cam..

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What causes stereotypes to be formed?

Stereotypes are usually formed from previous life experiences and the ideas and beliefs that people already have. People often perceive things differently than how they actually are and latch onto concepts that confirm preconceived notions while dismissing information that is contrary to an established opinion. This why it is hard to change an assessment once it is ingrained in a culture.\nStereotyping is essentially an oversimplification of a person or group of people. Although it seems like people hear and see things objectively, a big part of perception is based on how people interpret a si..

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Have there ever been any legitimate sasquatch sightings?

In North America, the alleged sasquatch may be called Bigfoot or skunk ape. In the Himalayas, the alleged creature is called Yeti or the Abominable Snowman. Approximately 30 percent of alleged sasquatch sightings occur in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. No clear pictures of the mythical beast exist, according to National Geographic Magazine.

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What do college students spend their money on?

Although tuition, fees and room and board consume a sizable portion of the average college student’s budget, there are many other products on which consume a large portion of a student's budget. College students spend a lot on food. Many students pay for a university meal plan, whereas others choose to cook for themselves, eat out or only eat some meals on campus. Along with food comes drink, which for many university students includes costly alcoholic beverages. Depending on the social habits of a student, alcohol can become a large expense.\nSome students pay for transportation in the..

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What is the definition of social equality?

Pretty much all societies in the history of the Earth have had unequal divisions. That is, they have been and are divided based on factors such as gender, race and class, creating unequal societies. Social equality activists work to bring about equality for all people in society so that these divisions do not create better opportunities for only a select few. Some of the "goods" that can be equally divided across society include education, health care and wealth. What goods make up social equality is a matter of debate.

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