Category: History

  • Neanderthals: Debates Regarding the History of Neanderthals

    Table of Contents Introduction Neanderthal Species Behavioral Traits of Neanderthals The Social Structure of Neanderthals The End of the Species Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The Neanderthal skull was firstly found in 1848 in Gibraltar. Future studies showed that, in the beginning, Homo sapiens and Neanderthals had the same group of ancestors in Africa. Then a…

  • Kenya, East Africa: History and Geography

    Table of Contents Location and Quick Facts Geographic Features of Kenya Climate of Kenya Environment of Kenya History of Kenya Customs and Traditions Government of Kenya Reference Location and Quick Facts Kenya is an East-African country bordered on the northern sides by Ethiopia and South Sudan, Lake Victoria and Uganda to the west, Tanzania to…

  • History of Islam in China

    The history of Islam in China mostly dates back to the period of Mohammad (Pbuh). During this era, China was regarded as the most developed nation worldwide. It is believed that the existence of Islam in China can even be traced earlier than this, during the period of Uthman ibn Affan which is taken as…

  • Buddhism: The History of Development

    Introduction and Background The lifestyle of a Buddha Many scholars have not managed to make a good analysis of the life of Buddha. However, majority of them believe that Buddha existed, provided teachings and also helped to establish a monastic order. Concepts governing the belief system of Buddhists It is believed that that some Buddhists…

  • The New Testament as a Fundamental Text of Human History

    The New Testament is a fundamental text of human history. With its help, Christianity has shaped the behavior and experiences of many men and women over 2,000 years. By reading it, from ancient times, members of other religions have gained information about the foundations of Christianity. Only for about 300 years it has been subjected…

  • Islam: History, Beliefs, and Practices

    Introduction Islam is among the major religions with many followers around the world. The number of Muslim adherents is about 1.2 billion across the globe. The founder of Islam is Muhammad. He was born in 570. Majority of Muslims attest that Allah (God) gave him the authority as a portent of timely news to mankind.…

  • Jewish History and Religious Studies

    Christianity began as one of many approaches to Judaism. How did early Christianity fit into its 1st century Jewish context? Possible contexts include social, theological, cultural, intellectual, and others. If you choose this one, be sure that you discuss very early Christianity, not modern Christianity, and do not “witness,” “testify,” or preach in your essay.…

  • Society and Evolutionary History: The Question of the Origin of Life

    Table of Contents Introduction Darwin’s Hypothesis Publication of Origin of Species by Darwin Darwin’s Theory and the Society Political and Philosophical Interpretations Traditional Darwinism and the Modern views on Evolution Molecular Genetics Conclusion References Introduction The question of the origin of life has been of great interest to many and this has led to the…

  • History of Chemistry: Main Points

    Identify One Nobel Prize Winner in Chemistry and Describe Their Research Nobel Prize in Chemistry is an award given yearly by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences to scientists who confer the greatest benefit to humanity in the various fields of chemistry. Fredrick Sanger is one of the few scientists who earned this prestigious award…

  • The History of Judaism and Hinduism

    The history of religion provides the clue to an understanding of past values and traditions within a given geographical location. This essay aims at providing a brief history of Judaism as well as Hinduism in an attempt to provide a better understanding of the similarities and differences of the two religions from their places of…