Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Exam question 7
The Black Death was a huge epidemic that went throughout Europe. It was extremely scary for the people of Europe and they practically had to live their lives in fear.
Exam question 10
I feel as if I learned many things this semester. Instead of just going over different areas of the world, we actually looked into them with detail and really got to know the people from those areas and their ways. I understand the crusades, the Renaissance, famous artists, etc. The people of these times are well known to a point, but I believed I learned a lot more. I also learned about how to find good sources and how to really look into information.
Exam question 9
A Renaissance Man is someone who has many great accomplishments. Back in the Renaissance there were many great Renaissance men. All of them had different accomplishments and most of them are well-known today. I believe that Leonardo da Vinci best represented a Renaissance Man.
Da Vinci had many great accomplishments in his time. He had ideas for flights: such as the helicopter; http://www.leonardo-da-vinci-biography.com/da-vinci-helicopter.html. It wasn't invented when he was alive, but it came about many years later. Also, he had ideas for a tank: http://www.leonardo-da-vinci-biography.com/da-vinci-invention-tank.html. That, too, didn't come about until after he had died. Finally, he had painted the world famous painting: The Last Supper; http://www.leonardo-da-vinci-biography.com/the-last-supper.html. Most of his ideas aren't recognized as his, but many of the things we have and use today were thought of by Da Vinci. That is why I believe he portrays the best Renaissance Man.
Da Vinci had many great accomplishments in his time. He had ideas for flights: such as the helicopter; http://www.leonardo-da-vinci-biography.com/da-vinci-helicopter.html. It wasn't invented when he was alive, but it came about many years later. Also, he had ideas for a tank: http://www.leonardo-da-vinci-biography.com/da-vinci-invention-tank.html. That, too, didn't come about until after he had died. Finally, he had painted the world famous painting: The Last Supper; http://www.leonardo-da-vinci-biography.com/the-last-supper.html. Most of his ideas aren't recognized as his, but many of the things we have and use today were thought of by Da Vinci. That is why I believe he portrays the best Renaissance Man.
Exam question 8
The Romanesque Cathedrals were all about safety. They didn't have many windows and their walls were rounded and thick. They were always ready for an invasion. The cared about praising God, but they mostly were concerned for the city and where the people would go if there was an invasion . They aren't very flattering or flashy and they don't appeal well to the eye.
Gothic Cathedrals were more about being noticed and beautiful. They had stained glass windows and they wanted to praise God as much as they could. They were extremely large and beautiful. They usually have many gardens around them, and when you walk inside they have beautiful columns and pictures inside.
Figure 1 - Xhignesse
Figure 2- The rotunde of Saint George
Figure 5- Castañeda
Figure 6- Cathedral of St Etienne of Bourges
GRANDMONT, Jean-Pol (Producer). (2005). Xhignesse JPG02.jpg [Web]. Available from http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Xhignesse_JPG02.jpg
Borak, Matt (Producer). (2005). Rotunde-of-St.-George-at-Rip.jpeg [Web]. Available from http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rotunde-of-St.-George-at-Rip.jpeg
(2006). Cathedral of Amiens front.jpg [Web]. Available from http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cathedral_of_Amiens_front.jpg
(2002). MailaenderDom.jpg [Web]. Available from http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:MailaenderDom.jpg
(2005). Castañeda2.jpg [Web]. Available from http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Casta%C3%B1eda2.jpg
(2005). Bourges - 002 - Low Res.jpg [Web]. Available from http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bourges_-_002_-_Low_Res.jpg
Exam question 6
I can't stand the crusades. It's not fair Richard decides to walk in and act like he rightfully owns Jerusalem when our God lies here too. We understand how much Jesus meant to the Christians but our temple is here. Everyone thinks they have the right to own Jerusalem when we should all be able to share it. I don't understand why we can't live in the same city without wanting to kill each other. We should have learned to be civil and live together. There's no need for all the violence.
I understand that he wants to own the city that his savior was born, walked, and died in. But, he also needs to understand that this city is important to us too. Our temple is here, we care about living here, and we don't want to leave. We've always lived here and it's not easy to just pick up and leave. But, if he wants a war he can come down here and have one. We're ready.
I understand that he wants to own the city that his savior was born, walked, and died in. But, he also needs to understand that this city is important to us too. Our temple is here, we care about living here, and we don't want to leave. We've always lived here and it's not easy to just pick up and leave. But, if he wants a war he can come down here and have one. We're ready.
Exam question 5
Rome had constant fighting and hundreds of new leaders before it collapsed. Power was constantly changing hands, and it seemed as if there was always scandal. The United States carefully picks each president they want to rule their country, and they have many different forms of government to make sure the president is on task. The United States isn't like a modern day Roman Empire; the United States is under control and actually has leaders that understand what they are doing in office and why they are there.
The United States cares not only about the government but also the people in the country. They try not to make decisions unless they know how it will effect the people. Also, they try make decisions that will benefit the people. Such as: The economy and job searches; http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/hr.asp?fpVname=AL_OAN&ref_pge=gal&b_pge=1. In Rome, whoever was in power practically did what they want without caring about anyone else. There were some rulers who did truly care about the people, but they weren't obligated to. The leaders of Rome did whatever pleased them, and the leaders of the United States tries to do whatever will please and help the people of the nation.
The United States also has many "mini empires" as you could say. They don't allow one person to have all the power. They give each state the opportunity to make their own laws, deal with their own problems, and help their own people. But, each state still deals with overall government and has to obey all the laws. Such as: State budgets; http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/hr.aspfpVname=CT_RJ&ref_pge=gal&b_pge =1. In Rome, they practically had one person controlling everyone and everything. Certain cities/states weren't allowed to make their own decisions, everyone had to obey the leader no matter what he said. The ruler was allowed to do anything he wanted without having to answer to anyone.
Finally, the United States gets to vote for the people they want to be in the government. Someone doesn't automatically get put into the office because they're related to the leader that has recently stepped down or gone out of office. The people of the nation get to choose, such as: Choosing judges; http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/hr.asp?fpVname=AR_BCDR&ref_pge=gal&b_pge=1. In Rome, whoever was related to the last leader was obligated to lead next. The people of Rome didn't truly have a say in who was allowed to rule next or not. Whoever was next in line in the family came into office.
The United States is almost completely different than the Roman Empire. The Roman Empire was a difficult empire and barely let the people have any freedom. The United States believes in giving its people nothing but freedom. Those are a few of the reasons that the United States is not like the Roman Empire.
Rugaber, Christopher S., Crutsinger, Martin. (2011). "Nation should 'not panic.'" Opelika- Auburn News, 106. Page 6A.
Haigh, Susan. (2011). "Senate votes; state budget a done deal." Record-Journal, 159. Pages State 6.
Neal, Tracy M. (2011). "New Judges Named." The Benton County Daily Record. Pages 2A.
The United States cares not only about the government but also the people in the country. They try not to make decisions unless they know how it will effect the people. Also, they try make decisions that will benefit the people. Such as: The economy and job searches; http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/hr.asp?fpVname=AL_OAN&ref_pge=gal&b_pge=1. In Rome, whoever was in power practically did what they want without caring about anyone else. There were some rulers who did truly care about the people, but they weren't obligated to. The leaders of Rome did whatever pleased them, and the leaders of the United States tries to do whatever will please and help the people of the nation.
The United States also has many "mini empires" as you could say. They don't allow one person to have all the power. They give each state the opportunity to make their own laws, deal with their own problems, and help their own people. But, each state still deals with overall government and has to obey all the laws. Such as: State budgets; http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/hr.aspfpVname=CT_RJ&ref_pge=gal&b_pge =1. In Rome, they practically had one person controlling everyone and everything. Certain cities/states weren't allowed to make their own decisions, everyone had to obey the leader no matter what he said. The ruler was allowed to do anything he wanted without having to answer to anyone.
Finally, the United States gets to vote for the people they want to be in the government. Someone doesn't automatically get put into the office because they're related to the leader that has recently stepped down or gone out of office. The people of the nation get to choose, such as: Choosing judges; http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/hr.asp?fpVname=AR_BCDR&ref_pge=gal&b_pge=1. In Rome, whoever was related to the last leader was obligated to lead next. The people of Rome didn't truly have a say in who was allowed to rule next or not. Whoever was next in line in the family came into office.
The United States is almost completely different than the Roman Empire. The Roman Empire was a difficult empire and barely let the people have any freedom. The United States believes in giving its people nothing but freedom. Those are a few of the reasons that the United States is not like the Roman Empire.
Rugaber, Christopher S., Crutsinger, Martin. (2011). "Nation should 'not panic.'" Opelika- Auburn News, 106. Page 6A.
Haigh, Susan. (2011). "Senate votes; state budget a done deal." Record-Journal, 159. Pages State 6.
Neal, Tracy M. (2011). "New Judges Named." The Benton County Daily Record. Pages 2A.
Exam question 4
Herodotus practically wrote down anything he heard. He didn't care what it was, what it meant, or who said. He was very vague about what he wrote and he just gave a cap about it. He rarely went into detail and he was just concerned about getting done the basic information.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2001/dec/22/fiction.dondelillo
Thucydides cared more about getting down to the details and finding out everything that happened. He wouldn't write something down unless he thought it was extremely important and that it had true meaning. He was picky and he wanted to make sure he got the right things down.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2001/sep/18/september11.politicsphilosophyandsociety
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2001/dec/22/fiction.dondelillo
Thucydides cared more about getting down to the details and finding out everything that happened. He wouldn't write something down unless he thought it was extremely important and that it had true meaning. He was picky and he wanted to make sure he got the right things down.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2001/sep/18/september11.politicsphilosophyandsociety
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