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Explain in detail how the geography and climate of the Italian peninsula affectedthe development of ancient Rome.

The geography of ancient rome, was simulare to greece. It used to be a peninsula, some rocky mauntains and a coastline. It had the Addriatic on one side, and the Tyrrhenian on the other side, and the Ionian and Mediterranean. Greece was one of the closest countries next to it. There were many mountains on the main land. One of which is Appeniens, this is a rugged mountain that was easy to get over, which means that the Italians were formed together. The mountain was very unique because it was good for farming which gave the Italians Surpluses. Rome was very similar, Rome has been a steady state since 1500 B.C.E, it was created next to the river Tiber, and surrounded by large mountains, and hills which would protect from attackers, which means they had an almost perfect trade route going through their settlements. Rome grew mainly because of their land, it was rich which allowed them to have surplus. Rome also had trades close to the Mediterranean which left trades with Italy.

The Romans had an important position in Italy, it was the invader or it was invaded. soon the Romans were defeated by the Etrusca, but as time went on the Romans assembled a much more powerful army defeating the Etrusca. The geography matters because it didn't separate Italy. It also helped in trade they had easy trade therefor Rome became rich and had a surplus of food, and had the great hills to protect it self.

Alexandar the Great

A day in the life of... a slave

Ah.... my, master woke me up again, so early, he said that I needed to guard the house wild he went out, he thought that some of the neighboring slaves would try to steale, but I know them all, since most of the citizens have slaves, you meet them all in such a small place. My master left to vote for a important decision, I wouldn’t know what it is because slaves, and women aren’t allowed to vote, that’s why my masters wife stayed home. It’s no surprise, she hardly ever leaves the house. Today is the magic day for, Ignezus, today he is going to the the hills to fight against other boys, in my oppinion (not that anybody cares) he will survive, because once as I was walking by his school, I saw him smacking his teacher across the face with a dead rat, which he decapated with his own teeth. His parents couldn’t be more proud. I wouldnt know how my kids turned out, because my master sold them, I hope he can sweep the floor as well as me. As the day went from the morning to the afternoon, my slave master came back from voting, he instructed me check around the house, and see to it that all of the dirt was swept away from the walls. As I was sweeping the mud/wooden building, my dream once again became visible; I’ve always wanted to own house but slaves cannot own property, or anything at all. When I came back, I saw that lunch had been prepared..."mmmm" rabbit, I was sittin in the corner, wishing that one of them would not finish their lunch, I was hoping. As they finished I quickly rushed to the plate to find some left over food, my wish came true, the father left a peice of the raw chewed up meat from the rabit, I quickly stuffed it in my mouth, knowing that it could be the only food a got in days, as I ate the saliva from the previous owner dripped on my chin. As I finished my delicious lunch, I replanted the garden, and swept the house "again." After that I had said my priers to Poseidon, and went to sleep. I dreamed about being a citizen, a land owner, children, but as I opened my eyes, I said to myself "another day in the life a slave."

The ancient Olympics

The Greeks invented athletic contests and held them in honour of their gods. The Isthmos game were staged every two years at the Isthmos of Corinth. The Pythian games took place every four years near Delphi. The most famous games held at Olympia, South- West of Greece, which took place every four years. The ancient Olympics seem to have begun in the early 700 BC, in honour of Zeus. No women were allowed to watch the games and only Greek nationals could participate. One of the ancient wonders was a statue of Zeus at Olympia, made of gold and ivory by a Greek sculptor Pheidias. This was placed inside a Temple, although it was a towering 42 feet high.

The games at Olympia were greatly expanded from a one-day festival of athletics and wrestling to, in 472 BC, five days with many events. The order of the events is not precisely known, but the first day of the festival was devoted to sacrifices. On the Middle Day of the festival 100 oxen were sacrificed in honor of a God. Athletes also often prayed and made small sacrifices themselves..

What values were the most important to early greaks and why were they considered important?

One of the most important values is Virtue. This means that a person must put full effort into his/her work. A virtues person would be someone that is brave, strong, and smart and uses these abbilities to they're fullest. Virutue means a person with trust and loyalty.

The Greeks also highly valued hospitality. that way, you determin your class in society. If you

were good to the travelers, then Zues (the god of traveling) would reward you.

In What way are early Greeks values found in modern society?

The early Greeks are basicaly the foundation of modern society. They influenced on almost everything: politics, language, philisiphy etc.

One of the values is Medicine. The Hippocrates is known as the father of medicine and is recognized for founding the Hippocratic approach to medicine.

Minoan + Mycenean Civ.

The minaons were named after an improtant king named minos, the minoans were a very peace-loving society, they build materials out of clay and bronze, but had a a goldsmith, for royal occasions. The town was oppen to anyone, there was no protection. They all warshiped one Goddess, the Goddess of Earth.

The Myceneans were from the Polopensien peninsula. The myceaneans were war type figures, they had strong men, and were "into" power, and war. They had bronzesmiths to create weapons, and goldsmiths for the royal family. They had protection, and most of the pictures were painting off scenes from battle. They also conquered the minoans and the crete.

Eightfold Path

One of the parts of the Buddhist Eightfold Path is good behavior. I could use this in life because my manners aren't that good. Also it can help you make more friends and less enemies which can help you in life. Good behavior is also good in school because if your good, you will have good reputation, with both students and teachers.

Story Of Taj Mahal

When the story begins, it is 1592 and India king is Mughals. that year Khurram (prince). He grew up, learning from teachers. he almost never talked to women . He went to the Bazaar with his friends, and found a women selling jewels. He falls in love with the woman and bought a jewel from her. They married and become a happy couple. The king decided to rename the woman to Mumtaz Mahal, which means "Jewel of the Palace". They lived together happily and Khurram was a successful prince, controlling the armies and conquering other land. His father died and he became the King. He had many children with Mumtaz. However, Mumtaz became sick after having another child. She died, and her last words to Khurram were "I wish that all the world will know of our love." Khurram decided that this was Mumtaz's way of asking for an great tomb. He imagined a white heavenly palace, and decided to have it built. He spared no expense and made it extremely elaborate, importing materials from far away. After many long years of construction, it was finally done.

Story Of Taj Mahal

It is one of the most recognizable structures in the world. It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is widely considered as one of the most beautiful buildings in the world and stands as a symbol of love.Taj Mahal is the best example of Mughal architecture: combines elements from Persian, Islamic and Indian architectural styles.

Vishnu

Vishnu is the god of protection and creation. Vishnu is represented with 4 weapons in his hands. Many times the demon would come to Earth and destroy the balance between good and evil, and destroy parts of the world, if not the whole world. Vishnu then "repairs it" or rebuilds earth, and sets the balance back to normal.

National Geographic Article

The creaters of this city were very skilled. They build amazing temples, monuments and palaces. The government is unknown. Found this city in 1911. Diging takes place between 1911 to 1930. During its heyday from about 2500 to 1900 B.C. the city was among the most important to the Indus civilization.

Roach, John. "Lost City of Mohenjo Daro -- National Geographic." Science and Space Facts, Science and Space, Human Body, Health, Earth, Human Disease - National Geographic. Web. 19 May 2011. .

Egyptian Art

In the image above you can clearly see that the image on the left is a god (Anubis) this is seen because of his size and his "head". On the right there is a person smaller than the god, this is a pharaoh going to the underworld. In this setting Anubis is weighing the pharaohs heart with a feather, if the heart is equal in weight it means that he did not commit sins and he can go to the underworld, if not he is devoured.

Humanities letter

Question

1. How do natural features such as river, lakes, and mountains help unite people or keep them from isolating each other.

Answer

1. It helps because these natural features provide "life", and many people need this, so when they try to gather their materials they socialize and help each other.

Nile Poaem

Row row row your boat north "up" the nile, theres a servent theres a prymid and left and right we go, lots of animals by the river and me with a very happy smile. Now I am in 2011 theres still a couple of pryramids the people are all difrent but the nile stays the same.

Defining a Mummy

Definition of a Mummy

A mummy is a corpse whose skin and organs have been preserved

Why do People mummify others

Because some people believed that their soul would relieve, so they build them nice tombs to live in.

How are People Mummified unintentionally.

They Can freeze.

In what parts of the world have mummies been found?

Most mummies can be found in Egypt.

In what types of places have mummies been found?

Deserts, mountains.

How did ancient Egyptians Perserver their dead?

They Mummified them.

Why do you think ancient Egyptians took such care to embalm their dead if the desert could do the job for them?

Because they though that the soul would still live and they wanted to make it live in "happiness"

Definitions For Unknown Works

Word 1

Cadaver

Definition:

Dead Body

Example:

The Police found a Cadaver in the middle of the street.

Word 2

Transgression

Definition:

Violation of The Law

Example:

The boy was punished for transgression of his mom.

Assyria

This is a poster of the empire that me, Emily, Ergi and Luka created it shows the basic information about Assyria and it also shows some specific information.

Unit #3 Reflection (Mesopotamia)

1. The domestication of plants and animals

2. The transition from hunter-gatherer communities to the first civilizations

3. Early religion and beliefs

1a. I learned that domestication was something that was veary important in the "early" times but I also payed attention that without the "Invention" of

domestication we would n

ot have pets we would not be able to predict plant "life" for example: Seasons growth etc.

2a. I found that very important because hunter gatherers were still in a very early stage but as a civilization grew, societies did and so did socialization and beliefs. I think that the transition from hunt

er gatherer is one of the largest steps man kind has made.

3. Early religion is a major step for man kind it is bad but it is also very good. As soon as people started to believe in gods they, had to raise taxes this help communities, but also some group of people but as soon as they started believing there were many fights over which god has more power, these fights still happen today.

God Zeus

Domesticated Animals

First author

I think this is a great read, it is full of useful information about (the priestesses Kings Daughter) Enheduana, it can help a lot if you are trying to figure out information about the Sumerian daily life. This must have been an important find for the archeologists.

Questions/Answers

Questions:

1. What did books look like during the time that Enheduana was writing? How were these books written?

2. What did her father do?

3. What was Enheduana's job? List three of her duties. How does she lose her job?

4. The author says that Enheduana's poems were so popular that they were like bastsellers today. What evidence does she use to support her claim.

5. Enheduana's writings are hymns of praise, but they also tell us about times she lived in. Describe one "current event" that Enheduana's wrote about.

Answers:

1. They looked like clay with something scratched in it, used sticks to carve letters into clay.
2. They lived in Agade, her father was one of the great sumer kings.
3. Enheduana was a high priestess, She also wrote and spoke.
4. The evidance is that people didn't really pay attention to womens literature, but a lot of them read her book so it proves that it was a good read, and that is what bestsellers are.
5. She wrote about the rebels that tried to overthrow her father.

Environmental Changes

Todays Environmental changes are very different from back then, the largest environmental change then was domestication, but recently its cars, techno, things that usually cause harm to our environment, we also cut down much more trees, back in the early ages they didn't do that they took as much as they only needed. We take much more than needed today so I believe that the early people had a more "Civilized" environment.

Catal Huyuk's Importance

Why is Catal Hoyuk an important archaeological find?

Catal Hoyuk is important because some people believe that it is one of the first actual cities also Catal Hoyuk contains important artifacts that can teach us more about the early people's beliefs, life style and their farming. It tells us about peoples problems and advantages to agriculture. It is also One of the first communities that traded good.