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Who invented the first coin , when and why?

Coins were introduced as a method of payment around the 6th or 5th century BCE. The invention of coins is still shrouded in mystery. According to Herdotous, coins were first minted by the Lydians, while Aristotle claims that the first coins were minted by Demodike of Kyrme, the wife of King Midas of Phrygia. Numismatists consider that the first coins were minted on the Greek island of Aegina, either by the local rulers or by king Pheidon of Argos. Aegina, Samos, and Miletus all minted coins for the Egyptians, through the Greek trading post of Naucratis in the Nile Delta. ...

List of all the civilizations in the world.

1. Mesopotamian Civilization (5300 BC - 539 BC)
The first of the civilization to have ever emerged on the face of planet earth ever since the evolution of humans. The origin of Mesopotamia dates back so far behind in the history, there is no known evidence of any other civilized society before them. The timeline of ancient Mesopotamia is usually kept around 3300 BC – 750 BC. Mesopotamia is generally credited with being the first place where civilized societies truly began to take shape.

2. Indus Valley Civilization (3300 BC - 1700 BC)
One of the oldest civilizations, ...

Why Chennai had received this much rainfall in winter?

During winter, the North-east dry Monsoon winds blow over the Bay of Bengal. As they pass over the Bay of Bengal they pick up moisture and bring rain to the Tamil Nadu coast as now they are under the effect of on-shore winds, full of moisture. Chennai is situated on the east coast. Hence, Chennai receives rainfall more in winter than in summer.

How education plays an important role in development?

Human beings today need to have a specific set of skills to survive in this competitive world as well as progress. This set of skills can be referred to as Education. Education is important for a country to grow. Whether it is economically or socially, education plays a vital role in the growth of these two important factors. Here are some important ways in which education helps in a country’s progress.
1. Education helps people become better Citizens:
Educated people are aware of the socio-economic scenario of the country and can help in the progress of the country. ...

Why did Phule dedicate his book Gulamgiri to the American movement to free slaves?

The Civil Rights Movement in America helped in ending slavery and racial discrimination. Hence Phule dedicated his book Gulamgiris to the movement.

Teacher i have a doubt that i had practise a test in history chapter-2 in that match the following dalhousie not match to doctrine of lapse & british conquest bengal did not match to battel of plassey-WHY?

The mistake was due to the technical error. Thank you for pointing out the mistake.

Highlight the political reasons behind French revolution?

The French Revolution is not only a significant event in the history of Europe but of the entire world. Before the outbreak of the French Revolution, the political, social, and economic conditions were bad, but no revolution in the world ever takes place for any single cause.Even a number of ordinary reasons do not suffice as contributing to the outbreak of revolution. There must be a set of some vital causes at the back of every revolution.The fire of revolution smoldered slowly for a long time and ultimately flared up. A prominent scholar has observed in this connection:"The French Revolution ...

What is the full form of ZANU-PF?

The Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front (ZANU–PF) has been the ruling party in Zimbabwe since independence in 1980. The party has been led by Robert Mugabe, first as Prime Minister with the Zimbabwe African National Union (ZANU) and then as President from 1988 after merger with the Zimbabwe African People's Union (ZAPU) and retaining the name ZANU–PF.

Discuss the ways in which the Alvars and Nayanars spread the Bhakthi movement?

The alvars, also spelt as alwars or azhwars (‘those immersed in god’) were Tamil poet-saints of South India who espoused bhakti (devotion) to the Hindu god Vishnu or his avatar Krishna in their songs of longing, ecstasy and service. They are venerated especially in Vaishnavism, which regards Vishnu or Krishna as the Supreme Being. The Nayanars (Nayanmars- "hounds of Siva", later "teachers of Siva") were a group of 63 saints (also saint poets) in the 6th to 8th century who were devoted to the Hindu god Shiva in Tamil Nadu. They, along with the Alvars, influenced the Bhakti movement in ...

Who was the leader of Solidarity Movement in Poland?

Solidarity (full name: Independent Self-governing Trade Union "Solidarity") is a Polish trade union that was founded on 17 September 1980 at the Gdansk Shipyard under the leadership of Lech Walesa.

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