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Peter the Great transformed Russia from an Eastern-oriented landlocked nation into a modern, Western-oriented empire. After touring Europe for several months, Peter returned in Russia to reform the military, the civil service, and the Church. His conquests gave Russia access to warm water ports.
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The Thirty Years' War was fought in Europe from 1618-1648. It was the last major religious war in Europe and ended the violence of the Reformation. What started out as a local, religious conflict grew into a continent-wide political conflict over the Balance of Power. The Peace of Westphalia set the stage for the decline of the Holy Roman Empire and the rise of France as the most powerful nation in Western Europe.
Created by María Jesús Campos Fernández, teacher of Social Sciences, History and Geography at a bilingual section in Madrid (Spain).
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Louis XIV quintessential absolute monarch - absolutismpimentd
Louis XIV is the quintessential absolute monarch. The presentation provides students with an example of how to write a proper 5 paragraph essay, complete with a thesis statement, topic sentences, and strong supporting evidence.
This presentation contains brief descriptions of the key figures and events from the Ottoman Empire. The Ottomans ruled over much of Europe, Africa and Asia for nearly 600 years.
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Peter the Great transformed Russia from an Eastern-oriented landlocked nation into a modern, Western-oriented empire. After touring Europe for several months, Peter returned in Russia to reform the military, the civil service, and the Church. His conquests gave Russia access to warm water ports.
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The Thirty Years' War was fought in Europe from 1618-1648. It was the last major religious war in Europe and ended the violence of the Reformation. What started out as a local, religious conflict grew into a continent-wide political conflict over the Balance of Power. The Peace of Westphalia set the stage for the decline of the Holy Roman Empire and the rise of France as the most powerful nation in Western Europe.
Created by María Jesús Campos Fernández, teacher of Social Sciences, History and Geography at a bilingual section in Madrid (Spain).
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collecting some detail information about east india company and its arrival in India and how its expand in India.And how they ruled in India with their powers and with the help of their government system.
Louis XIV quintessential absolute monarch - absolutismpimentd
Louis XIV is the quintessential absolute monarch. The presentation provides students with an example of how to write a proper 5 paragraph essay, complete with a thesis statement, topic sentences, and strong supporting evidence.
This presentation contains brief descriptions of the key figures and events from the Ottoman Empire. The Ottomans ruled over much of Europe, Africa and Asia for nearly 600 years.
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I receive several PowerPoint presentations through e-mail, so I thought I'd share them. I just post them. I didn't creat them :)
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Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptxJheel Barad
This presentation provides a briefing on how to upload submissions and documents in Google Classroom. It was prepared as part of an orientation for new Sainik School in-service teacher trainees. As a training officer, my goal is to ensure that you are comfortable and proficient with this essential tool for managing assignments and fostering student engagement.
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativePeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfThiyagu K
This slides describes the basic concepts of ICT, basics of Email, Emerging Technology and Digital Initiatives in Education. This presentations aligns with the UGC Paper I syllabus.
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
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Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp NetworkTechSoup
Dive into the world of AI! Experts Jon Hill and Tareq Monaur will guide you through AI's role in enhancing nonprofit websites and basic marketing strategies, making it easy to understand and apply.
Macroeconomics- Movie Location
This will be used as part of your Personal Professional Portfolio once graded.
Objective:
Prepare a presentation or a paper using research, basic comparative analysis, data organization and application of economic information. You will make an informed assessment of an economic climate outside of the United States to accomplish an entertainment industry objective.
4. • The central theme for the year 2013 will be the
special relationship between Russia, the
Netherlands and Amsterdam. The two countries
have been major trading partners since the Golden
Age, and Amsterdam’s canal ring inspired Peter the
Great to found the city of St Petersburg. In the
centuries that followed, this relationship grew
stronger. In 1813, when Napoleon was defeated,
Russian Cossacks advanced as far as the gates of
Amsterdam, and a Dutch king married the sister of
the tsar. The year 2009 saw a crowning moment in
relations between the Netherlands and Russia: the
opening of the Hermitage Amsterdam, the only
European satellite of the famous St Petersburg
museum.
5. • Born on May 30
1672, Peter was
named Peter
Alexowitz, meaning
'Peter the son of
Alexis'. His father,
Tsar Alexis, had
married twice, and
Peter was the first
child of his second
marriage. There
were already six
daughters and two
rather unhealthy
sons, named
Feodor and Ivan,
from the first
marriage.
6. • When Alexis died
very suddenly in
1676, Feodor ruled
until his own death
in 1682, when the
ten year-old Peter
became tsar jointly
with his half-
brother Ivan. At
first Peter's older
half-sister Sophia
held power as
regent, but in 1696
he began to rule
alone.
7. • The young tzar was
determined to
modernize Russia -
that archaic, isolated
backwater which had
missed out on the
European
Renaissance. To
achieve this, he
turned his sights on
the West. The Dutch
Republic was at that
time a leading
European power, this
was Holland’s
Golden Age: the
perfect model for
Russia.
8. • Peter was interested
in practical activities
such as carpentry,
and sailing and
building ships. In his
first years as tsar, he
was not very
interested in
government and
stayed away from
Moscow, the capital
city of Russia.
9. Russia in the XVII centuryRussia in the XVII century
At that time Russia was a huge
landlocked country, much less developed
than other countries in Europe.
10. • At war with either Turkey or Sweden for
most of his reign, Peter took a particular
interest in ships and arms. He wanted Russia
to be able to compete with European
countries in war and technology.
11. • So he decided to visit
as he had thought
the most developed
European countries
to use their
experience in
shipbuilding as
without strong navie
Russia couldn’t be
considered a strong
country capable to
defend itself from
any enemy.
12. • Peter spent some
time in the
Netherlands in
1697-98 and
returned for a
visit in 1717. He
had learned to
know Dutch
business people in
Russia and
through these
contacts he came
to the
Netherlands.
13. • During his trip to
Western Europe, he
looked for ideas from
countries like
Holland and
England, which
already had strong
navies.
• Though there had
been contact with
western Europe for
more than 100 years,
no other tsar had left
Russia in peace-time
before.
14. • Still aged only 25, the
Russian ruler
undertook his first
Great Embassy in
1697: a journey to
various European
countries, including
the Netherlands, to
study and learn.
Amsterdam
burgomaster Joan
Huydekoper, who
had previously met
Peter’s father Alexis
in 1664, arranged for
Peter to work at a
shipyard.
15. • Under the
pseudonym Pyotr
Mikhailov, he was
able to see how the
windmills and the
shipbuilding
industry of
Zaandam operated,
working incognito
at a shipyard. The
tsar planned to
spend an entire
winter here.
16. • He hoped to investigate and learn
about all types of technology and
science, especially the latest
techniques of shipbuilding and
seamanship, particularly navigation.
17. • He also wanted to study the way
navies were organised, and recruit
specialists to travel home with him.
If they advised and trained others,
Russia too could have a strong navy.
18. • During his stay in
Holland he spent
about a week in
Zaandam to
learn
shipbuilding.
After this he
went to
Amsterdam to
study the same
trade on the
docks of the East
India Company.
19. • While in Amsterdam,
Peter worked and
lived at the Dutch
East India Company
shipyard. Besides
shipbuilding, he also
learned about watch-
making, about
making coffins,
etchings, post-
mortems, paper
making and silk
spinning. He
investigated the art
of gardening and
book printing.
20. • On coming
back to Russia
Peter the
Great started
thinking of
building a new
European
town in
Russia which
could be a
large port and
a new capital.
29. • On May 16 1703 (May, 27 by the modern
calendar) St. Petersburg's fortress (the Peter
and Paul Fortress) was founded and that day
became the official birthday of the city.
Several days later a wooden Cabin of Peter
the Great was built, and became the first
residential building in the new city.
30. • During the first few years of St. Petersburg's
history, the banks of the Neva saw an amazing
transition from a swampy, scarcely populated
area to a fine European capital.
31. • The heart of the city was originally intended to be
the area between the Peter and Paul Fortress and
the Cabin of Peter the Great, which later became
known as Trinity Square where a Gostiny Dvor (a
market for local and visiting merchants) and several
inns and bars were built.
32. • Most of the city's prestigious social events
(receptions, balls, etc.) took place either in
the Summer Gardens or in the residence of
the Governor General of St. Petersburg - the
luxurious Menshikov Palace.
33. During the reign of Elizabeth, daughter of Peter
the Great, St. Petersburg developed into a fine
European capital to rival those of any in the
West.
34. • Elizabeth tried to adopt and adhere to many of
her father's public policies. Elizabeth was also
a very social personality and organized
regular balls, receptions, masquerades and
firework displays in Anichkov Palace.
35. • The Yekaterininsky (Catherine's) Palace in Tsarskoye
Selo (Pushkin), which originally belonged to Peter the
Great's wife Catherine, was turned into a magnificent
royal residence with a vast and elaborate Baroque
garden.
36. • Catherine the Great assumed power in 1762 after a
coup d' etat, which she engineered together with the
officers of the Royal Guard. Catherine enjoyed an
extremely luxurious and decadent court life and was
the first monarch to move into the newly built Winter
Palace.
38. • The city of St. Petersburg gradually became
more and more majestic. The Palace Square
ensemble was completed with the
construction of the General Staff building in
1829, the Alexander Column in 1834 and the
Royal Guards Staff building in 1843.
39.
40. • Between 1839 and 1844 the Mariinsky Palace
(today home to City Hall) was built for
Nicholas' beloved daughter Maria.
41. St. Isaac's Cathedral, the main church of the
Russian Empire, was finally completed in
1858, after the death of Nicholas I and after
his son Alexander II had acceded to the
throne.
42. • During this period the famous Mariinsky
theater was built along with a number of
palaces for the country's Grand Dukes,
Liteiny bridge was constructed and
monuments to Catherine the Great, Nicholas I
and the poet Alexander Pushkin were erected.