Thursday, March 13, 2014
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Prompt Answers
Prompt 1: No questions
Prompt 2: I would like to know more about the arts in each religion and how it effects the religion and their people.
Prompt 2: I would like to know more about the arts in each religion and how it effects the religion and their people.
Friday, February 21, 2014
Rome's Rights for Women- Short Paper
Eva Peterson
Ms. Ogg
Global Studies 1
14 January 2014
Rome’s Rights for Women
Compared to todays society, roman women had little to no rights. They were not considered equal to men at the time. Most received little to no education and as a result there is much less information on them then there could have been. They were always ruled by a man whether it was their father or husband, who controlled what they did and when. The Husband would have legal rights over the children even though the women were the ones doing all the work! However, by the 1st century AD, women's rights began to improve a little. They then had more freedom to manage their own business and financial affairs if they desired. Nevertheless, not all women had these abilities. If a women married ‘En Manu’ which meant she was controlled by her husband, she did not have any of these rights. In reality, whether or not a women had these rights also had to do with her class and wealth. Some women ran their own businesses like hairdressers and sometimes even doctors, but it was not common. Widows who were wealthy were completely independent, however, no women had the right to vote so they could never truly make a difference. Even so, that didn’t stop them from trying. A women named Hortensia once gave a speech that made an impact about how women were being treated unfairly. When the MEN screwed up and needed more money for a war, they imposed a tax on over 1500 roman women who had nothing to do with the war whatsoever because they were not associated with politics in the slightest! In the end her speech was effective, only 400 women were taxed and the rest was borrowed from men. Although the women of ancient Rome did not have equal rights to men, they still managed to assert themselves in times of need.
Works Cited
- 176. Hortensia's speech. Rome, 42 B.C. (Appian, Civil Wars 4.32-4, 2nd cent. A.D. G)
Ten Contributions of Ancient China and India
Eva Peterson
Ms. Ogg
Global Studies 1
7 December 2013
Ten Contributions of Ancient China and India
1. Papermaking (China)
Without paper, todays world would be much different. No books or birth certificates, life as we know it would change dramatically! Before paper was invented, characters were written on animal bones, turtle shells, and heavy bamboo scrolls. If Cai Lun of the eastern Han dynasty hadn’t invented paper, we could still be using those materials.
2. Mathematics (India)
Although India did not ‘invent’ mathematics, civilization still owes the establishment of the decimal system to ancient India in the 5th century A.D. As well as the decimal system, Indian mathematician Aryabhatta also came up with mathematical equations to explain the rotation of the earth on its axis. He also declared the shape of the earth to be round and worked on the approximation of pi. India also became the first society to use zero as a number
3. The Compass (China)
The compass is such a simple tool, Yet without the invention of it, many famous voyages would not have been made. We owe the invention of the compass to ancient china. However, the first compass was not like the one we know today. It pointed south instead of north and was chiseled out of magnetic lodestone in the shape of a ladle or spoon.
4. Silk (China)
Silk is one of the biggest contributions from China. Even though it was invented so many years ago, it is still often used today. Since silk is such a comfortable fabric, it appeals to many people. The silk trade also promoted economic and cultural development from exchanges between China and its neighbor countries, forming the famous "Silk Road".
5. Yoga (India)
Yoga was a popular practice in ancient indian society and still remains a large part of indian culture today. Yoga is one of the oldest holistic health care systems that benefits the mind and body. There are many breathing techniques or ‘pranayama’ involved in yoga. Many use it as a way to connect with oneself and or divine being, but others may prefer to use it simply for relaxation and a way to find ones inner self. Without yoga, india’s culture would be very different from how we know it today.
6. Tea (China)
China has been making tea for almost 4,000 years and it still remains very popular in china and many other places in the world as well. There are many kinds of tea in china such as the Xihu Longjing Tea, which is a green tea that grows in the mountains around the Xihu lake. Tea plays a large role in chinese culture and possess many medicinal qualities as well. It can help with cold symptoms and even some illnesses.
7. Chess (India)
We have India to thank for the game of chess we play today. The word chess come from the sanskrit term ‘caturanga’. Silk road travellers and buddhist pilgrims spread the game all the way to europe and in the tenth century the game was modified into the one we know today.
8. Eclipses (India)
Although India did not INVENT eclipses. An astronomer/mathematician by the name of aryabhata was a major help in discovering the cycles and times of eclipses. He explains eclipses in terms of “shadows cast by, and falling on earth” and calculated the time better than some astronomers that came AFTER he did!
9. Porcelain (China)
Porcelain was invented in Sui dynasty and was respected greatly by the world. It was then improved in the Tang dynasty by Tao-Yue. The porcelain that tao yue made was made of white clay from a river near where he lived. Porcelain was also often painted and used for making tea. Later, when european porcelain was invented, chinese porcelain was no longer as popular as it once was.
10. Kites (China)
Kites might not be a very important part of todays society, but they are a lot of fun! Nobody really has proof as to when the first kite was flown, but some speculate that a farmer tied his hat to a string to keep it from blowing away and thus, the first kite was born. Others think that it may have been inspired by the sails on chinese boats that influenced the first kite. Today, kites still remain a part of children's lives all around the world.
Works Cited
Common Characteristics of Early Civilizations- Essay
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Eva Peterson
Ms. Ogg
Global Studies 1
25 September 2013
Common Characteristics of Early Civilizations
Throughout history there have been many unique, ancient civilizations. However, they all shared many common characteristics. For example, each of the civilizations were centered around a great water source. Without it, they could not have survived. They also seemed to have similar art styles and architecture. All of which included murals, statues, and pyramids (British Museum Pictures). Another recurring element in early civilizations was similar religious beliefs. They believed that they were at the mercy of the gods, as depicted by murals and texts. Every early civilization was unique, but each of them shared many common qualities.
During these early civilizations, water was a crucial resource for farming, drinking, and the making of various materials such as clay and paint. Without the river, they would have been unable to have access to water as readily and the civilization would have most definitely died out. Reeds were grown in marshes to make rope, paper, and sails as well as other crops to keep the civilizations sustained (Dominique Collon p.16). Rivers were also used for trade among civilizations. It served as a good way of transporting goods and natural resources to different civilizations that did not have access to them. They also provided water for irrigation channels to carry water to the fields. The rivers of early civilizations benefited them greatly and were essential for their survival (Textbook p.15).
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It seems to us that from what we have been able to discover, that the early civilizations greatly valued artistic skill in their daily lives. This is supported by the findings of many archaeologists. There are many examples of pottery in all of the early civilizations with painted designs on them such as leaves and fish scale-like patterns. Murals depicting the Maya creation myth have been found as well as sculptures and statues decorating temples (El Mirador). The art styles in early civilizations also seem to be quite similar, particularly the Kush and the Egyptians. Artistically, the Kush were greatly influenced by the egyptians The Ankh symbol was found in both civilizations as well as a Sphinx-like sculpture (British Museum). There are multiple examples of art that show all early civilizations valued artistic ability.
By looking back on various murals and texts from the early civilizations, we are able to conclude that early civilizations also had similar religious beliefs. They all worshipped different sorts of gods and goddesses. Most were represented by animals on seals and sculpted onto temples. Many of them believed in the afterlife and that after one was dead, they needed a proper burial and materials for a safe journey into the afterlife (Egyptians). For some civilizations that meant human sacrifices had to be made, especially for kings (National Geographic). Pots, Jewelry, clothes, and even furniture were put alongside the deceased to honor them and insure their safety. The Indus would put small model people and houses into graves as well to bring along with them to the afterlife, most likely a more pleasant alternative to sacrifice (BBC Pictures). Most of the early civilizations had common ways of worshipping and honoring their gods.
In conclusion, through extensive research, we can conclude that many aspects of
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early civilizations were quite similar. They were all centered around a large water source on which
they could survive, they all greatly valued art and culture, and their religious beliefs were strikingly similar. Although each civilizations had its own special qualities, they were all also very similar in their way of life.
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