This passage provides summaries of important people and events from history in a question and answer format. It describes Alexander the Great conquering most of the known world by his twenties and dying at age 32. It also summarizes King Henry VIII who married six times to try to produce a male heir, divorcing twice, beheading two wives and outliving the last. Marco Polo is identified as the person who travelled thousands of miles from Europe to China between 1271-1295 and brought back treasures. Other figures and events summarized include artists Adolf Hitler, King Leonidas of Sparta, scientist Nicholas Copernicus, the Black Death plague of 1347-1351, the Crusades from 1095-1291, Napoleon's failed invasion
Nicolas Notovitch, an ethnically Jewish writer in 1887 Imperial Russia, is placed in a dilemma when the new Tsar orders Jews to be relocated from Moscow and a war begins that Nicolas does not believe in. After being falsely accused of killing a soldier during an incident, Nicolas and his accuser are ordered to spy on the British in India as punishment. Nicolas sees this as an opportunity to investigate his belief that Jesus traveled to India during his lost years. Nicolas journeys beyond the mountains and valleys of Tibet, facing threats to his life at every turn from those trying to stop him from uncovering a secret concealed by the Roman Church that could change history.
This document summarizes the 5th grade heroes project presentations on influential historical figures, including Helen Keller, Jacques Cousteau, Jackie Robinson, Clara Barton, John James Audubon, Dwight D. Eisenhower. Each student presented on an individual hero, providing biographical details and accomplishments, directed by their teachers Mrs. Martz, Mr. Hitzel, and Ms. Green.
Florence Nightingale was a pioneering nurse in the 19th century who greatly improved care for soldiers. She organized a team of nurses and traveled to the Crimean War, where she spent long hours caring for wounded soldiers. Her dedication to improving hygiene and care lowered death rates. Though later plagued by illness, Nightingale continued her work from home and is considered the founder of modern nursing.
Martin Luther King Jr. was born in 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia to Reverend Michael Luther King Sr. and Alberta Williams King. He graduated from Morehouse College and Crozer Theological Seminary, where he received his PhD. King became a Baptist minister and rose to prominence as the leader of the American civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s. He advocated for racial equality and desegregation through nonviolent civil disobedience. On April 4, 1968, King was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. He continues to be recognized today for his leadership role in the civil rights movement and his message of nonviolence.
The document provides information about life in medieval Europe during the Middle Ages from 1066-1485. It discusses the feudal system and roles such as serfs, knights, and lords. It describes castles, the importance of the Catholic Church, and the code of chivalry for knights. It also addresses the Black Plague pandemic which killed over 2.5 million people in Britain in the late 1340s, as well as some of the misguided medical "cures" attempted at the time. Education was limited with most of the population being illiterate. Life was difficult and mortality rates for children were high.
Elie Wiesel was born in 1928 in a small village in Romania where his life centered around family, faith, and community until 1944 when his village was deported and his family and faith were destroyed. Night is Wiesel's memoir of his experiences at Auschwitz and Buchenwald concentration camps during the Holocaust that describes the terrible conditions and torture Jews endured, making it a powerful account of the Holocaust.
This document provides brief biographies of influential women throughout history from various fields and eras, including: Hatshepsut, the first female pharaoh of Egypt; Sappho, an ancient Greek poet; Deborah, a judge and prophetess in ancient Israel; Aspasia of Athens, an influential stateswoman in ancient Greece; Empress Wu Zetian of China; Hildegard von Bingen, a German composer and philosopher; Jeanne d'Arc, a military leader who helped liberate France; Queen Elizabeth I of England; Catherine the Great of Russia; Jane Austen, an English author; Sojourner Truth, an American abolitionist and women's rights activist; Marie Curie, a pioneering physicist
This passage provides summaries of important people and events from history in a question and answer format. It describes Alexander the Great conquering most of the known world by his twenties and dying at age 32. It also summarizes King Henry VIII who married six times to try to produce a male heir, divorcing twice, beheading two wives and outliving the last. Marco Polo is identified as the person who travelled thousands of miles from Europe to China between 1271-1295 and brought back treasures. Other figures and events summarized include artists Adolf Hitler, King Leonidas of Sparta, scientist Nicholas Copernicus, the Black Death plague of 1347-1351, the Crusades from 1095-1291, Napoleon's failed invasion
Nicolas Notovitch, an ethnically Jewish writer in 1887 Imperial Russia, is placed in a dilemma when the new Tsar orders Jews to be relocated from Moscow and a war begins that Nicolas does not believe in. After being falsely accused of killing a soldier during an incident, Nicolas and his accuser are ordered to spy on the British in India as punishment. Nicolas sees this as an opportunity to investigate his belief that Jesus traveled to India during his lost years. Nicolas journeys beyond the mountains and valleys of Tibet, facing threats to his life at every turn from those trying to stop him from uncovering a secret concealed by the Roman Church that could change history.
This document summarizes the 5th grade heroes project presentations on influential historical figures, including Helen Keller, Jacques Cousteau, Jackie Robinson, Clara Barton, John James Audubon, Dwight D. Eisenhower. Each student presented on an individual hero, providing biographical details and accomplishments, directed by their teachers Mrs. Martz, Mr. Hitzel, and Ms. Green.
Florence Nightingale was a pioneering nurse in the 19th century who greatly improved care for soldiers. She organized a team of nurses and traveled to the Crimean War, where she spent long hours caring for wounded soldiers. Her dedication to improving hygiene and care lowered death rates. Though later plagued by illness, Nightingale continued her work from home and is considered the founder of modern nursing.
Martin Luther King Jr. was born in 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia to Reverend Michael Luther King Sr. and Alberta Williams King. He graduated from Morehouse College and Crozer Theological Seminary, where he received his PhD. King became a Baptist minister and rose to prominence as the leader of the American civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s. He advocated for racial equality and desegregation through nonviolent civil disobedience. On April 4, 1968, King was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. He continues to be recognized today for his leadership role in the civil rights movement and his message of nonviolence.
The document provides information about life in medieval Europe during the Middle Ages from 1066-1485. It discusses the feudal system and roles such as serfs, knights, and lords. It describes castles, the importance of the Catholic Church, and the code of chivalry for knights. It also addresses the Black Plague pandemic which killed over 2.5 million people in Britain in the late 1340s, as well as some of the misguided medical "cures" attempted at the time. Education was limited with most of the population being illiterate. Life was difficult and mortality rates for children were high.
Elie Wiesel was born in 1928 in a small village in Romania where his life centered around family, faith, and community until 1944 when his village was deported and his family and faith were destroyed. Night is Wiesel's memoir of his experiences at Auschwitz and Buchenwald concentration camps during the Holocaust that describes the terrible conditions and torture Jews endured, making it a powerful account of the Holocaust.
This document provides brief biographies of influential women throughout history from various fields and eras, including: Hatshepsut, the first female pharaoh of Egypt; Sappho, an ancient Greek poet; Deborah, a judge and prophetess in ancient Israel; Aspasia of Athens, an influential stateswoman in ancient Greece; Empress Wu Zetian of China; Hildegard von Bingen, a German composer and philosopher; Jeanne d'Arc, a military leader who helped liberate France; Queen Elizabeth I of England; Catherine the Great of Russia; Jane Austen, an English author; Sojourner Truth, an American abolitionist and women's rights activist; Marie Curie, a pioneering physicist
Saint George is the patron saint of England, though he was not English. He is also the patron saint of several other places and professions. According to legend, Saint George traveled to Libya and saved a princess from being sacrificed to a dragon by slaying the dragon. He struck it first with his spear, which broke against the dragon's scales, then used his sword to kill it under its wing where there were no scales. Saint George is popularly associated with bravery for defeating the dragon.
This document provides historical context about English colonization in North America from the early 1600s. It discusses the religious reforms of the Protestant Reformation and the emergence of Puritanism in England. Groups like the Puritans and Separatists faced pressure to conform to the Church of England and some emigrated to the Massachusetts Bay Colony to practice their faith freely. The document then summarizes Mary Rowlandson's captivity narrative during King Philip's War and the popularity of the captivity narrative genre in colonial America.
The document summarizes the plot of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's short story "The Tragedy of Birlstone". It describes the setting of Birlstone village and the manor house where John Douglas lived with his wife. On the night of January 6th, John Douglas was found murdered. The local doctor investigated and questioned the other resident, Cecil Baker, about the events of that night. Several theories were proposed about how the killer may have entered the locked manor house and committed the crime. The summary leaves it to the reader to consider whether Douglas committed suicide, was murdered by an outside intruder, or was killed by someone inside the house.
Genghis Khan was the first emperor of the Yuan Dynasty who was born in 1162 in Mongolia and subjected over 1 million people during his rule from 1206 to 1227, establishing a vast empire through military conquest before his cause of death was unknown in 1227 when he asked to be buried without markings.
Christianity began in Rome but early Christians faced persecution as they refused to worship Roman gods. Emperor Nero persecuted Christians in the first century, having some torn apart by dogs or burned alive. The earliest Christians in Rome tended to be poorer citizens and slaves, as Christianity taught equality among believers and salvation after death. Christians met secretly in homes since they lacked church buildings. Eventually, Emperor Constantine legalized Christianity in the 4th century, though some persecution continued. The story describes two early Christian martyrs, the wealthy Perpetua and her slave Felicity, who were imprisoned and executed for their faith despite attempts to persuade them to renounce Christianity.
Settings in The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyderaysuray
The story is set in Victorian era London, where society was divided between the wealthy upper class and poor working class. Dr. Jekyll lives in a fancy townhouse but conducts dark experiments in his run-down laboratory, representing his dual nature. Mr. Hyde is most at home in the foggy, dark streets of the immoral Soho district. The story is sparked by Mr. Utterson and his clerk discovering similarities between notes from Mr. Hyde and Dr. Jekyll in Utterson's London law office.
Genghis Khan ruled the vast Mongol Empire from 1206-1227, expanding it from northern China west across Asia. After Genghis' death, the empire was divided among his sons and began to crumble. Kublai Khan later reconquered China in the 1260s and made Beijing the capital of his dynasty, while Marco Polo explored the empire and brought back knowledge of Asia to Europe.
Genghis Khan ruled the vast Mongol Empire from 1206-1227, expanding its territory across much of Asia and eastern Europe. After his death, the empire fractured under his sons' rule. Kublai Khan later reconquered much of China and established his capital in modern-day Beijing, making him the first non-Chinese ruler of China. European explorer Marco Polo traveled to the Mongol Empire in the late 1200s and brought back knowledge of Asia that was previously unknown in Europe.
Hong Xuiquan had a series of visions in 1836 where he believed that he was the son of God and the brother of Jesus. During the Opium War in 1839, the Qing dynasty was humiliated by Great Britain. As an ethnic Hakka minority, Hong faced harassment from the Qing government. Hong began preaching that he was a divine being and wanted to overthrow the Qing dynasty. His movement gained followers and took over the important city of Nanjing in 1853, threatening the Qing forces. However, the Qing government ultimately survived due to strong local institutions and assistance from European forces. Hong died in 1864 and the Qing broke through the Taiping rebel defenses that same year
The editorial cartoon "'The White Man's Burden' (Apologies to Rudyard Kipling)" shows John Bull (Great Britain) and Uncle Sam (U.S.) delivering people of the world to civilization. (Victor Gillam, Judge magazine, 1 April 1899)
Florence Nightingale was a pioneering English nurse who came to prominence for her work during the Crimean War. She helped establish more sanitary conditions and reduce the death rate of soldiers, becoming known as "The Lady with the Lamp" for her nightly rounds. Nightingale went on to found the first secular nursing school and helped establish nursing as a respected profession. She was inspired to become a nurse despite facing opposition due to the expected role of women at the time.
Geschiedenis: De geschiedenis van het antisemitisme
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This document discusses several topics related to identity and fear of others. It describes four types of belonging that involve different levels of connection to religious traditions. It then discusses metaphors related to having multiple selves that can learn from one another. The document also summarizes news reports about sexual assaults in Cologne, Germany, noting that most suspects were not from war-torn countries and there is no evidence the attacks were planned. It criticizes the idea of refugees as rapists used to demonize political enemies. Finally, it discusses how ill-informed views about the "Trojan Horse" investigations in Birmingham schools are already harming community cohesion.
Anne Hutchinson was a prominent early settler in Massachusetts and Rhode Island who was an advocate for religious freedom and equality. She held weekly meetings that attracted many followers, both male and female, to discuss the teachings of the local Puritan ministers. This led to her being tried for heresy and banished from the Massachusetts Bay colony. She then helped found the colony of Rhode Island with Roger Williams, but she and many of her followers were later killed in an attack by Native Americans. Today, Hutchinson is remembered as a symbol of religious freedom and liberal thinking.
The document summarizes Paul A. Cohen's book about the Boxer Uprising in China in three parts. It describes how Cohen uses historical reconstruction and eyewitness accounts to explore the uprising. The Boxers resented Christian converts and foreign influence, and attacks commenced in Beijing. A drought fueled religious explanations for the crisis and the Boxers' belief that eliminating foreign religion would end it. Finally, a force of European and Japanese troops captured Beijing in 1900 to end the uprising.
Alexander Crummell, Afrikan Pastor, Professor and Afrikan NationalistRBG Communiversity
Alexander Crummell (1819-1898) was a pioneering African American pastor, professor, and advocate of Pan-Africanism and black nationalism. Born free in New York to abolitionist parents, he faced discrimination but became the first black student at Cambridge University in England. Crummell believed that racial solidarity and unity between people of African descent worldwide was needed to overcome challenges like slavery. He spent several years in Liberia as a missionary but struggled to realize his vision of an independent black nation. Throughout his life, Crummell advocated for racial pride, self-sufficiency, and separate black institutions like the American Negro Academy. Though facing setbacks, he was an influential voice in the Pan-African and black nationalist movements
There were two main religions in this period, Catholic and Protestant. Queen Mary I ruled from 1553 to 1558 and strongly adhered to Catholicism, persecuting Protestants and having some burned alive. Queen Elizabeth I succeeded her sister in 1558 and ruled until 1603, restoring Protestantism as the official religion but allowing private Catholic practice if it didn't threaten her rule. When she became queen, Elizabeth banned religious plays and stories outside of church to reduce religiously-motivated violence.
Condoleezza Rice has until now remained mysterious behind an elegant facade. The audiobook relates Rice's personal journey growing up in segregated Alabama and her rise to become the first black female Secretary of State, and National Security Advisor on 9/11. It examines her close relationship with George W. Bush, battles with Dick Cheney, and role in the Iraq war. The biography explores Rice's effectiveness in government roles, political ambitions, and what the future may hold for her on the world stage.
The Dinner Party by Judy Chicago at Brooklyn MuseumTiff Salmon
The Dinner Party by Judy Chicago is an icon of feminist art, which represents 1,038 women in history—39 women are represented by place settings and another 999 names are inscribed in the Heritage Floor on which the table rests. This monumental work of art is comprised of a triangular table divided by three wings, each 48 feet long. Source: https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/eascfa/dinner_party/home
The Renaissance period from 1300-1600 saw a rebirth of classical learning in Italy that spread across Europe. Key developments included a rediscovery of ancient Greek and Roman texts and art, the spread of humanist ideas, and advances in areas like perspective in art. The invention of the printing press was crucial in disseminating new ideas. However, criticism of the Catholic Church grew and led to the Protestant Reformation sparked by Martin Luther in 1517 and the establishment of new Christian denominations. The Renaissance period marked the transition to the modern world.
Lady Godiva lived in 11th century England and married the Duke Leofric. She saw that the people of Coventry did not have a good life and decided to help them. She made a deal with her husband that if she rode naked on a horse through town, he would lower taxes for the people. When the people heard of her plan, they stayed inside so as not to see her, and the Duke lowered taxes as promised.
Saint George is the patron saint of England, though he was not English. He is also the patron saint of several other places and professions. According to legend, Saint George traveled to Libya and saved a princess from being sacrificed to a dragon by slaying the dragon. He struck it first with his spear, which broke against the dragon's scales, then used his sword to kill it under its wing where there were no scales. Saint George is popularly associated with bravery for defeating the dragon.
This document provides historical context about English colonization in North America from the early 1600s. It discusses the religious reforms of the Protestant Reformation and the emergence of Puritanism in England. Groups like the Puritans and Separatists faced pressure to conform to the Church of England and some emigrated to the Massachusetts Bay Colony to practice their faith freely. The document then summarizes Mary Rowlandson's captivity narrative during King Philip's War and the popularity of the captivity narrative genre in colonial America.
The document summarizes the plot of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's short story "The Tragedy of Birlstone". It describes the setting of Birlstone village and the manor house where John Douglas lived with his wife. On the night of January 6th, John Douglas was found murdered. The local doctor investigated and questioned the other resident, Cecil Baker, about the events of that night. Several theories were proposed about how the killer may have entered the locked manor house and committed the crime. The summary leaves it to the reader to consider whether Douglas committed suicide, was murdered by an outside intruder, or was killed by someone inside the house.
Genghis Khan was the first emperor of the Yuan Dynasty who was born in 1162 in Mongolia and subjected over 1 million people during his rule from 1206 to 1227, establishing a vast empire through military conquest before his cause of death was unknown in 1227 when he asked to be buried without markings.
Christianity began in Rome but early Christians faced persecution as they refused to worship Roman gods. Emperor Nero persecuted Christians in the first century, having some torn apart by dogs or burned alive. The earliest Christians in Rome tended to be poorer citizens and slaves, as Christianity taught equality among believers and salvation after death. Christians met secretly in homes since they lacked church buildings. Eventually, Emperor Constantine legalized Christianity in the 4th century, though some persecution continued. The story describes two early Christian martyrs, the wealthy Perpetua and her slave Felicity, who were imprisoned and executed for their faith despite attempts to persuade them to renounce Christianity.
Settings in The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyderaysuray
The story is set in Victorian era London, where society was divided between the wealthy upper class and poor working class. Dr. Jekyll lives in a fancy townhouse but conducts dark experiments in his run-down laboratory, representing his dual nature. Mr. Hyde is most at home in the foggy, dark streets of the immoral Soho district. The story is sparked by Mr. Utterson and his clerk discovering similarities between notes from Mr. Hyde and Dr. Jekyll in Utterson's London law office.
Genghis Khan ruled the vast Mongol Empire from 1206-1227, expanding it from northern China west across Asia. After Genghis' death, the empire was divided among his sons and began to crumble. Kublai Khan later reconquered China in the 1260s and made Beijing the capital of his dynasty, while Marco Polo explored the empire and brought back knowledge of Asia to Europe.
Genghis Khan ruled the vast Mongol Empire from 1206-1227, expanding its territory across much of Asia and eastern Europe. After his death, the empire fractured under his sons' rule. Kublai Khan later reconquered much of China and established his capital in modern-day Beijing, making him the first non-Chinese ruler of China. European explorer Marco Polo traveled to the Mongol Empire in the late 1200s and brought back knowledge of Asia that was previously unknown in Europe.
Hong Xuiquan had a series of visions in 1836 where he believed that he was the son of God and the brother of Jesus. During the Opium War in 1839, the Qing dynasty was humiliated by Great Britain. As an ethnic Hakka minority, Hong faced harassment from the Qing government. Hong began preaching that he was a divine being and wanted to overthrow the Qing dynasty. His movement gained followers and took over the important city of Nanjing in 1853, threatening the Qing forces. However, the Qing government ultimately survived due to strong local institutions and assistance from European forces. Hong died in 1864 and the Qing broke through the Taiping rebel defenses that same year
The editorial cartoon "'The White Man's Burden' (Apologies to Rudyard Kipling)" shows John Bull (Great Britain) and Uncle Sam (U.S.) delivering people of the world to civilization. (Victor Gillam, Judge magazine, 1 April 1899)
Florence Nightingale was a pioneering English nurse who came to prominence for her work during the Crimean War. She helped establish more sanitary conditions and reduce the death rate of soldiers, becoming known as "The Lady with the Lamp" for her nightly rounds. Nightingale went on to found the first secular nursing school and helped establish nursing as a respected profession. She was inspired to become a nurse despite facing opposition due to the expected role of women at the time.
Geschiedenis: De geschiedenis van het antisemitisme
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But I claim nothing, All trademarks, works and images used are properties of their respective owners. If I violate any form of copyright please contact me and I will give credit.
This document discusses several topics related to identity and fear of others. It describes four types of belonging that involve different levels of connection to religious traditions. It then discusses metaphors related to having multiple selves that can learn from one another. The document also summarizes news reports about sexual assaults in Cologne, Germany, noting that most suspects were not from war-torn countries and there is no evidence the attacks were planned. It criticizes the idea of refugees as rapists used to demonize political enemies. Finally, it discusses how ill-informed views about the "Trojan Horse" investigations in Birmingham schools are already harming community cohesion.
Anne Hutchinson was a prominent early settler in Massachusetts and Rhode Island who was an advocate for religious freedom and equality. She held weekly meetings that attracted many followers, both male and female, to discuss the teachings of the local Puritan ministers. This led to her being tried for heresy and banished from the Massachusetts Bay colony. She then helped found the colony of Rhode Island with Roger Williams, but she and many of her followers were later killed in an attack by Native Americans. Today, Hutchinson is remembered as a symbol of religious freedom and liberal thinking.
The document summarizes Paul A. Cohen's book about the Boxer Uprising in China in three parts. It describes how Cohen uses historical reconstruction and eyewitness accounts to explore the uprising. The Boxers resented Christian converts and foreign influence, and attacks commenced in Beijing. A drought fueled religious explanations for the crisis and the Boxers' belief that eliminating foreign religion would end it. Finally, a force of European and Japanese troops captured Beijing in 1900 to end the uprising.
Alexander Crummell, Afrikan Pastor, Professor and Afrikan NationalistRBG Communiversity
Alexander Crummell (1819-1898) was a pioneering African American pastor, professor, and advocate of Pan-Africanism and black nationalism. Born free in New York to abolitionist parents, he faced discrimination but became the first black student at Cambridge University in England. Crummell believed that racial solidarity and unity between people of African descent worldwide was needed to overcome challenges like slavery. He spent several years in Liberia as a missionary but struggled to realize his vision of an independent black nation. Throughout his life, Crummell advocated for racial pride, self-sufficiency, and separate black institutions like the American Negro Academy. Though facing setbacks, he was an influential voice in the Pan-African and black nationalist movements
There were two main religions in this period, Catholic and Protestant. Queen Mary I ruled from 1553 to 1558 and strongly adhered to Catholicism, persecuting Protestants and having some burned alive. Queen Elizabeth I succeeded her sister in 1558 and ruled until 1603, restoring Protestantism as the official religion but allowing private Catholic practice if it didn't threaten her rule. When she became queen, Elizabeth banned religious plays and stories outside of church to reduce religiously-motivated violence.
Condoleezza Rice has until now remained mysterious behind an elegant facade. The audiobook relates Rice's personal journey growing up in segregated Alabama and her rise to become the first black female Secretary of State, and National Security Advisor on 9/11. It examines her close relationship with George W. Bush, battles with Dick Cheney, and role in the Iraq war. The biography explores Rice's effectiveness in government roles, political ambitions, and what the future may hold for her on the world stage.
The Dinner Party by Judy Chicago at Brooklyn MuseumTiff Salmon
The Dinner Party by Judy Chicago is an icon of feminist art, which represents 1,038 women in history—39 women are represented by place settings and another 999 names are inscribed in the Heritage Floor on which the table rests. This monumental work of art is comprised of a triangular table divided by three wings, each 48 feet long. Source: https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/eascfa/dinner_party/home
The Renaissance period from 1300-1600 saw a rebirth of classical learning in Italy that spread across Europe. Key developments included a rediscovery of ancient Greek and Roman texts and art, the spread of humanist ideas, and advances in areas like perspective in art. The invention of the printing press was crucial in disseminating new ideas. However, criticism of the Catholic Church grew and led to the Protestant Reformation sparked by Martin Luther in 1517 and the establishment of new Christian denominations. The Renaissance period marked the transition to the modern world.
Lady Godiva lived in 11th century England and married the Duke Leofric. She saw that the people of Coventry did not have a good life and decided to help them. She made a deal with her husband that if she rode naked on a horse through town, he would lower taxes for the people. When the people heard of her plan, they stayed inside so as not to see her, and the Duke lowered taxes as promised.
This document provides summaries of several important figures and events from Roman history. It discusses Cicero, a Roman philosopher and statesman; Hadrian, a Roman emperor; Hannibal and the Carthaginian wars; Julius Caesar and Augustus; and Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of Rome. Key details are provided about their lives, accomplishments, and significance.
Maybe you've ever wondered that women were just furniture in society, trained to be in the background to be seen not heard. To be used as slaves for men. While this is all true, women have also added greatly to society, we have made huge steps in human developments. These are just a few examples of women who changed the world. Read through to learn about them and their amazing achievements.
Egyptian literature.pptx by ishika v. kushalka ishikakushalka
Egyptian literature traces its origins to ancient Egypt and includes some of the earliest known works. Notable examples include the Story of Sinuhe, the Westcar Papyrus, and the Book of the Dead. Alexandria became a major center of literature during the Greco-Roman period, influencing Egyptian works. Christianity also contributed to Egyptian literature through Coptic texts preserved in libraries like Nag Hammadi. Queen Cleopatra VII ruled Egypt and aligned with Caesar and Antony, representing the end of the Hellenistic era in the region.
Merneith was an important queen in ancient Egypt's 1st Dynasty. She was either the queen consort to King Djet or a queen regent who ruled until her son Den came of age. As a prominent royal woman, she held the title "Foremost of Women." Merneith was buried in Abydos near the tombs of her husband and son, and 41 subsidiary graves near her tomb contained the bodies of people sacrificed to accompany her in the afterlife.
This document contains brief biographies of several famous individuals:
- Edward Verrall Lucas was a British journalist who worked for the Daily News and Globe newspapers and also contributed to Punch magazine.
- Laurence McKinley Gould was an American geologist, educator, and polar explorer who led an expedition to Antarctica from 1928-1930.
- O. Henry, whose real name was William Sidney Porter, was a popular American short story writer in the early 20th century known for his tales of ordinary people.
Jose Rizal was born in Calamba, Laguna in the Philippines on June 19, 1861 to Francisco Mercado Rizal and Teodora Alonso Realonda. He was the seventh of 11 children, including older brother Paciano. Rizal went on to become the greatest hero of the Philippines through his writings and advocacy for reform, before being executed by the Spanish in 1896. The document provides background on Rizal's family and the global political situation at the time of his birth.
The Romans ruled from 753BC to 1453AD as powerful warriors with lethal weapons and strong laws and punishments. They were said to have been founded by Romulus and Remus, though early Romans were actually farmers. Rome transitioned to a republic in 509BC and had hundreds of emperors, some like Constantine I ruling for decades, while others only briefly. The document then provides details on various Roman emperors like Nero, Caligula and Claudius, as well as topics such as Roman food, clothing, gods, battles and more.
The document discusses three generations of black leaders in the United States: Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washington, and W.E.B. Du Bois. Frederick Douglass was born into slavery and escaped to become a prominent abolitionist, writer and orator in the 19th century. Booker T. Washington was also born into slavery and later became an educator who founded the Tuskegee Institute. W.E.B. Du Bois was born after the Civil War and became a sociologist, professor and co-founder of the NAACP who advocated for civil rights. The document provides historical context on these three influential black leaders and their contributions to social change in America.
Agatha Christie was an English author best known for her detective novels. Some of her most famous works introduced characters like Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. Christie drew from her own experiences traveling with her archaeologist husband Max Mallowan, including settings in the Middle East, like Murder in Mesopotamia, which was set at an archaeological dig site in Mesopotamia. Several other novels also featured archaeological elements or characters.
Chapter 2 of a university course in media history by Prof. Bill Kovarik, based on the book Revolutions in Communication: Media History from Gutenberg to the Digital Age (Bloomsbury, 2nd ed., 2015).
The early church experienced rapid growth from the 1st to 4th centuries despite facing persecution. Hellenism had spread Greek culture and ideas widely, including in Palestine. Between exile and 70 AD, five major Jewish sects formed including Christians. Common elements united early Christian Jews, like keeping the Sabbath. Christianity also spread due to the Roman Empire's infrastructure and Greek language. Persecution under Nero and Domitian was horrific, leading to the martyrdoms of the apostles and other early Christians like Polycarp and Ignatius. Further persecution under emperors like Septimius Severus and the edicts of Diocletian sought to destroy Christian buildings and books.
1. Jose Rizal was born on June 19, 1861 in Calamba, Laguna to Francisco Mercado Rizal and Teodora Alonso Realonda.
2. He was one of 11 children, with his father being a tenant farmer and his mother having a background in education.
3. At his birth, the Philippines was under Spanish colonial rule and experiencing a period of relative peace and stability compared to unrest in other parts of the world.
The document discusses four colonial women - Marie-Joseph Angélique, Patience Boston, Madam Knight, and Elizabeth Ashbridge - and how they each sought and sometimes achieved personal freedoms within the restrictive societies of New England and New France in the 17th-18th centuries. Marie-Joseph Angélique, an enslaved woman in Montreal, attempted to escape to gain freedom but was executed for allegedly starting a fire. Patience Boston rejected Puritan society by living a rebellious lifestyle. Madam Knight demonstrated freedom of movement and expression through her travel journal. Elizabeth Ashbridge found religious and economic freedom through the Great Awakening religious movement and her work as a seamstress.
The document provides an overview of British literature during the Victorian Age from 1832-1900. Some key details include:
- The Victorian Age saw enormous political, social, and technological changes in Britain and worldwide due to industrialization and colonial expansion.
- Queen Victoria had the longest reign in British history from 1837-1901 and oversaw the growth of the British Empire to its largest extent.
- Popular literary genres of the time included realism, naturalism, novels, and poetry. Novels by the Brontë sisters and Charles Dickens were very popular, as were poems by Tennyson and the Brownings.
This is a PowerPoint Presentation about the physical geography of Latin America. It includes information about landforms, waterways, natural resources, and climate and vegetation.
The document provides an overview of Ancient Greece, noting that the Minoan civilization collapsed while the Mycenaean civilization flourished between 1600-1100 BCE. It mentions that the Greeks used the Iliad and Odyssey to present ideals of courage, honor, and excellence. The Dark Age of Greece ended around 750 BCE, and Greece occupied a small area like Louisiana with mountain ranges and small plains, leading to rivalry and warfare between independent communities while its long coastline spread Greek civilization.
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Boys' and Girls' brains develop differently. This professional development presentation talks about the neurological differences between boys and girls and what that looks like in the classroom. Strategies for gender differentiation are also included.
This document provides an overview of Greek mythology. It explains that mythology was used by ancient Greeks to make sense of the world by providing stories about topics like creation, death, natural phenomena, and human experiences. It describes how gods and goddesses were immortal beings with human emotions who interacted with mortals. The document notes that mythology can teach us about a culture's beliefs, fears, and hopes. It provides an assignment list for a Greek mythology unit worth 300 total points.
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ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...PECB
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This document provides an overview of wound healing, its functions, stages, mechanisms, factors affecting it, and complications.
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Healing can occur in two ways: Regeneration and Repair
There are 4 phases of wound healing: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. This document also describes the mechanism of wound healing. Factors that affect healing include infection, uncontrolled diabetes, poor nutrition, age, anemia, the presence of foreign bodies, etc.
Complications of wound healing like infection, hyperpigmentation of scar, contractures, and keloid formation.
Reimagining Your Library Space: How to Increase the Vibes in Your Library No ...Diana Rendina
Librarians are leading the way in creating future-ready citizens – now we need to update our spaces to match. In this session, attendees will get inspiration for transforming their library spaces. You’ll learn how to survey students and patrons, create a focus group, and use design thinking to brainstorm ideas for your space. We’ll discuss budget friendly ways to change your space as well as how to find funding. No matter where you’re at, you’ll find ideas for reimagining your space in this session.
This slide is special for master students (MIBS & MIFB) in UUM. Also useful for readers who are interested in the topic of contemporary Islamic banking.
3. He was arrested and put to death for political
subversion? This launched a whole new
religion world-wide.
Jesus Christ
4. He was known as the emperor who “fiddled
while Rome burned.”
Nero
5. He was known as a great scholar and writer
and was credited with writing a 37-volume
encyclopedia of the natural world.
Pliny the Elder
6. Julius Caesar
Augustus
Tiberius
Caligula
Claudius
Nero
Vespasian
Titus
Domitian
Nerva
Trajan
7. Of course not.
- leaders
- scholars
- military figures
- women
8. Mark Antony
◦ Ally of Julius Caesar, 2nd in command
◦ Rival of his successor Octavian (Augustus)
◦ Affair with Cleopatra his undoing
9. Cleopatra
◦ Lover of Julius Caesar
◦ Then lover of Marc Antony
◦ Romans feared she wanted to be Queen of Rome
◦ Augustus declared war on her
◦ Committed suicide with Antony
10. Boudicca
◦ British tribe Iceni
◦ Allied with Rome until her father died
◦ She was whipped, her daughters raped
◦ She raised a rebellion
◦ Poisoned herself
11.
12. Josephus
◦ Wealthy Jewish priest in Judea (part of modern Israel)
◦ Leader of rebellion after Roman massacre
◦ Captured and taken to General Vespasian
13. Jesus
◦ Judea collapsing in chaos
◦ In 30s began his own ministry
◦ Brought new message of hope
◦ Message was popular but offensive
◦ Threatened 1000s of years of social tradition
◦ Arrested for treason and crucified
◦ Became a martyr
14. Paul
◦ Wanted to wipe out followers of Jesus
◦ Heard Jesus say to follow him
◦ Changed name to Paul
◦ Spread message of Jesus
◦ Traveled across Roman Empire
15. Virgil
◦ Author of epic poem
“The Aeneid”
◦ Regarded as a
national treasure
Seneca
◦ Philosopher and Writer
◦ Exiled by Claudius
◦ Brought back to be
Nero’s tutor
Seneca and Nero
16. Pliny the Elder
◦ Researched the natural world
◦ Formed basis of scientific authority
◦ Died during eruption of Mt. Vesuvius
◦ Most famous work “Historia Naturalis”
17. Pliny the Younger
◦ Claim to fame was 9
books of letters
◦ Provided extensive
look at Roman life
during Trajan’s reign
18. Agrippina the Younger
◦ Roman Empress
◦ Great granddaughter of Augustus
◦ Ruthless, ambitious, violent
◦ Mother of Nero
19. Messalina
◦ Wife of Claudius when he
became Emperor
◦ Cheated on him ALL the
time
◦ Would go out and pretend
to be a prostitute
◦ Plotted to have Claudius
killed
◦ Was executed
20. On your index card answer this question:
◦ Of all the people we talked about today, which three
do you believe continue to have the most impact on
today’s world? Why?