When and where did communism exercise influence during the twentieth century? In 1917, Russia became the first country to embrace communism. Communism also came to China, Eastern Europe, and the northern part of Korea in the wake of World War II.

In what ways did communism have a global impact beyond those countries that were governed by communist parties? It created a state of fear in Western nations of encroaching dictatorship and loss of their human rights if communism should take hold and take over the world.

What was the global significance of the cold war? The nuclear arms race that it spawned brought the threat of annihilation to the whole planet. Regional wars and revolutionary insurrections, supported or opposed by one of the cold war superpowers, had an impact on regions across the globe.

In what respects did communism become a global phenomenon in the second half of the twentieth century? Communist regimes came to power almost everywhere in the wake of war, revolution, or both. Once established, those regimes set about a thorough and revolutionary transformation of their societies.

Combining economic and ideological considerations, communist regimes also massively encouraged women’s paid employment, and spread new representations, including those of the female labourer, tractor conductor and later engineer.

Great Leap Forward, in Chinese history, the campaign undertaken by the Chinese communists between 1958 and early 1960 to organize its vast population, especially in large-scale rural communes, to meet China’s industrial and agricultural problems.

The major contributing factors in the famine were the policies of the Great Leap Forward (1958 to 1962) and people’s communes, such as inefficient distribution of food due to the planned economy, requiring the use of poor agricultural techniques, the Four Pests Campaign that reduced bird populations (which disrupted …

The Chinese Civil War was a civil war fought from 1927 to 1951, because of a difference in thinking between the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the Nationalist Kuomintang (KMT). The war was a fight for legitimacy as the government of China. CCP took control of most of China and KMT had only islands.

White is also the color of mourning. It is associated with death and is used predominantly in funerals in Chinese culture. Ancient Chinese people wore white clothes and hats only when they mourned for the dead.

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Green was also thought to be a colour that belonged to these spirits or fairies, and people believed the fairies held the colour so dearly that they would be hostile towards anyone else who wore it. This superstitious idea has since evolved, with some stage actors believing green brings bad luck to their performances.

Yellow Sapphire is one of the most powerful stones to attract money. Wearing this gemstone can ensure wealth and success in all endeavors. There is an increase in the profits of your business and brings good fortune for the wearer. For best results wear it on the index finger.

Pyrite

ROSE QUARTZ CRYSTALS

Here are seven gemstones to add to your life for greater health and happiness:

• Black Tourmaline protects against EMF (electro magnetic field)
• Bloodstone gives you energy.
• Citrine magnifies wealth and creativity.
• Rose Quartz cultivates love.
• Blue Lapis opens communication.
• Moonstone promotes clarity of vision.

How often do I need to cleanse my stones? The more often you use a stone, the more energy it collects. A good rule of thumb is to clear all of your stones at least once a month. If an individual stone is feeling heavier than usual, go ahead and cleanse it.

Crystals for protection

• Black Tourmaline. A powerful healer and protector.
• Obsidian. A great truth-teller.
• Amethyst. For serenity of the mind.
• Labradorite. For connecting the dots.
• Smoky Quartz. For organisation and pragmatism.
• Pyrite. For a spark of confidence.
• Carnelian. For feeling grounded.
• Citrine. For welcoming abundance.

To protect your home, make a grid by placing a a piece of Black Tourmaline in each of the main corners of either the building or the property outside. If you want extra protection in a specific space, place a crystal in every corner of that room.