The correct answer is C. Civilizations.
Explanation
Civilization is a term that refers to an advanced state of culture typical of human society that had complex social institutions in government, laws, security, among others. Also, civilizations are defined by job specializations that means certain individuals have knowledge and experiences in specific areas. Additionally, this term is used to designate a complex society characterized by advanced cities with extensive development of various aspects such as science, architecture, arts, technology, among others that allows it to stand out from other contemporary societies. Throughout history, there have been various civilizations around the world that have influenced modern Western society, for example, the Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Chinese, Islamic, Mayan, Inca civilizations, among others. According to the above, the correct answer is C. Civilizations.
The Mandate of Heaven is a Chinese political and religious doctrine to justify the rule of the King or Emperor of China. According to this belief, <em>Heaven</em> bestows a mandate on the ruler of China. However, if he was overthrown, or if natural disasters occurred, this was considered an indication that the ruler had lost the mandate. Therefore, civilian rebellions were accepted as part of the cycle. The cycle had the following pattern:
- A New Dynasty Rises
- A New Dynasty Rules
- Mandate of Heaven Lost by the Dynasty
- The Dynasty Grows Weak
- Period of Violence Follows
According to Chinese citizens, a new dynasty would rise and become powerful. This would lead them to rule as long as they received the mandate of heaven. However, if heaven was displeased with the ruler, the dynasty would lose its mandate. As a consequence, China would experience natural disasters, rebellions and the weakening of the dynasty. A period of violence and rebellion on the part of the citizens would follow, until a different dynasty arose from the chaos and became the ruling dynasty and the cycle continued.
When using chopsticks, it is not appropriate to place them vertically. This is because putting your chopsticks facing straight up gives e impression to others that you want someone to die and wish death upon someone.
Free trade agreements
The goal of both NAFTA and the EU is to create free trade between the countries of their given continent.
Free trade means no tariffs on imported goods and the ability of corporations to move their products from country to country with no penalty. For NAFTA, Canada, the US, and Mexico can freely trade across the borders and tariffs will not be imposed under the treaty.
