Shakespeare because his works William Shakespeare is widely considered to be the greatest playwright of the English language, if not the greatest and most influential. His works are still being taught in schools today. He writing is considered the and none has ever been compared to his works. He is a true mastermind to most pupils and legacy will still continue on.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Romanesque vs Gothic
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Romanesque and Gothic Cathedral were very influential buildings that stood out from the rest in the early centuries and even today they are considered to be a sight to see. They were so complex that the building often took more than a generation to be completed. The main purpose of the Cathedrals was that they were to be a place of worship. Romanesque Cathedrals doubled as fortification in case any invader decider to attack. Gothic Cathedrals were magnificent and it showed true beauty in the exterior and the interior in structure and artwork. There were no different theological understandings between the two types of Cathedrals; both of them were to be used for the Christian faith and both were a place for worshipped. The theological understandings of the cathedrals were different as well as the structures themselves; each express the people’s own view on the Christian faith.
Romanesque and Gothic Cathedral were very influential buildings that stood out from the rest in the early centuries and even today they are considered to be a sight to see. They were so complex that the building often took more than a generation to be completed. The main purpose of the Cathedrals was that they were to be a place of worship. Romanesque Cathedrals doubled as fortification in case any invader decider to attack. Gothic Cathedrals were magnificent and it showed true beauty in the exterior and the interior in structure and artwork. There were no different theological understandings between the two types of Cathedrals; both of them were to be used for the Christian faith and both were a place for worshipped. The theological understandings of the cathedrals were different as well as the structures themselves; each express the people’s own view on the Christian faith.Romanesque Cathedrals structure looked more like a bastion that an actual Church. The reason for that is because during the time not all was peaceful, constant threats from the Vikings in the north and the possible Norman attack from the south, so if an invader were too come the safe haven for the townspeople was the Cathedral. Bigger cities had an entire castle to protect themselves in it from invaders. These Cathedrals had little to no windows and if they did it would always be on the second floor (See Figure 1) the reason being was that the number of projectiles that could have been fired into the buildings were limited. Other fundamental features were that the walls were very thick and the bell towers could also be archer towers. Some may say that they are completely different from Gothic Churches so the theology behind them were completely different as well, but in reality they did not choose to make Cathedrals a fortress rather than a piece of artwork it was because at the time they were under attack so they made the Cathedrals into strongholds; if it was a peaceful time then probably the Cathedrals from the Romanesque time would look a lot like the ones in the Gothic Era.
As stated before the Cathedrals in the Gothic Era were all about artwork. During this time everything regained to its peaceful nature. Nobody had to worry about Vikings knocking on their doors or Normans demolishing their cities. The architects had really gotten creative at this time with so complex structures and with the actual Church inside of the Cathedral. The symbolism behind the Cathedrals was mainly about rejoice and celebration. By now Christianity had a tight grip in all of Europe. Theology still stayed but the people were happy so they thanked God by building these impressive structures.
Many still argue that the Theology was different between the two eras. The only difference in the buildings was the appearance and the actual structures as well. There are also a lot of similarities between them as well. In both eras people spend a lot of time and effort into making the Cathedrals. Another similarity was that the different types of Cathedrals were greeted by storms of praises and complement
What did I learn?
I learn a lot in this class that I probably would not learn in another class. However we should limit the use of the Computers because many times people get distracted by them
Black Death
No one knows for sure how it had began but the most accepted theory was that the fleas and mice had been spreading it and it was different strains of the virus so no one could fine a cure for it at the time.
If I was a mid-evil doctor I would think the black death was a work from the Devil and it was God's way of punishing us. To treat someone with the Black Death I would probably think that putting a very hot rod down their throat would be the solution for thier coughing. And I would put leeches on them to suck out the disease filled blood with in them.
May people would probably cause panic and they would be total mayhem in the street of America. There would be a lot of pressure for the Scientists and Researchers to find a cure for the disease. No one would care for the law and police would have been over powered by the people. Many would lose their lives and the infected would probably be quarantined
If I was a mid-evil doctor I would think the black death was a work from the Devil and it was God's way of punishing us. To treat someone with the Black Death I would probably think that putting a very hot rod down their throat would be the solution for thier coughing. And I would put leeches on them to suck out the disease filled blood with in them.
May people would probably cause panic and they would be total mayhem in the street of America. There would be a lot of pressure for the Scientists and Researchers to find a cure for the disease. No one would care for the law and police would have been over powered by the people. Many would lose their lives and the infected would probably be quarantined
Richards Story
Richards Campaign!
Do you want to stop the Muslim tyranny on our Holy City of Jerusalem.
King Richard Wants You! Not Your neighbor, Not Your Parents, but he wants YOU!\
Richard is like the new blizzard!
Dear Editor.
Hey! We Muslims are actually very friendly people. We were just taking what was right fully ours! It is not our fault that we had won the battle. We would even let you come and go if you did not try to kill us in the process. I am not happy with the information posted here. You do not see us Muslims slandering about you guys.
I am also not happy with him saying that the city is their city. We Muslim have the rightful owner ship of it and we will fight to the death than rather see it go to your hands. The war is far from over and we shall win. Remember what you are getting into Richard for this is will not be the last time that you will see me. Also you army is no where the level of my army.
From
Saladin
Do you want to stop the Muslim tyranny on our Holy City of Jerusalem.
King Richard Wants You! Not Your neighbor, Not Your Parents, but he wants YOU!\
Richard is like the new blizzard!
Dear Editor.
Hey! We Muslims are actually very friendly people. We were just taking what was right fully ours! It is not our fault that we had won the battle. We would even let you come and go if you did not try to kill us in the process. I am not happy with the information posted here. You do not see us Muslims slandering about you guys.
I am also not happy with him saying that the city is their city. We Muslim have the rightful owner ship of it and we will fight to the death than rather see it go to your hands. The war is far from over and we shall win. Remember what you are getting into Richard for this is will not be the last time that you will see me. Also you army is no where the level of my army.
From
Saladin
Essay Question
Is it possible that ancient civilizations can be resurrected once again but in the disguise of a new nation? Well that is what some historian think about the modern day United States and civilization of Rome. To some however it is not the case. They argue the similarities between the United States and Rome are coincidental and that United States does not even have the same government that Rome had. The United States and Rome my have some similarities, but it is not the modern day Rome.
United States military power is no where near comparison with Rome's military. The US has an extensive array of weapons and man power. Rome on the other hand consisted of multiple weapon systems and man power but the way they utilize it is beyond different. The United States goal in every war they had fought was to find a solution to win and bring back most soldiers as possible. Rome on the other hand goal was to do anything to win the battle. There have been battles where entire Roman legions have been diminish yet Rome still had persisted.
Another way that the United States is different from Rome is people's role in the government. In America people can choose and vote for their leaders. They have the power of freedom of speech and they also have a checks and balances system so no one man or group is able to take control. Rome on the other hand was that the Emperor would choose the next Emperor which lead to a dictatorship. If a plebeian in Rome had spoken out against a richer or higher individual they would be most like be killed.
The last and most important reason why United States is different from Rome is the culture. In America everyone has rights and no one is treated differently. Everybody is equal and if violations do occur the police system would interfere and stop it from happening. "Jesse Perry was In Rome only the rich white adult males had the say of what is best for everyone in the nation. Nothing really had happened if someone had killied a plebeian but it was a big deal if some one rich had died.
United States military power is no where near comparison with Rome's military. The US has an extensive array of weapons and man power. Rome on the other hand consisted of multiple weapon systems and man power but the way they utilize it is beyond different. The United States goal in every war they had fought was to find a solution to win and bring back most soldiers as possible. Rome on the other hand goal was to do anything to win the battle. There have been battles where entire Roman legions have been diminish yet Rome still had persisted.
Another way that the United States is different from Rome is people's role in the government. In America people can choose and vote for their leaders. They have the power of freedom of speech and they also have a checks and balances system so no one man or group is able to take control. Rome on the other hand was that the Emperor would choose the next Emperor which lead to a dictatorship. If a plebeian in Rome had spoken out against a richer or higher individual they would be most like be killed.
The last and most important reason why United States is different from Rome is the culture. In America everyone has rights and no one is treated differently. Everybody is equal and if violations do occur the police system would interfere and stop it from happening. "Jesse Perry was In Rome only the rich white adult males had the say of what is best for everyone in the nation. Nothing really had happened if someone had killied a plebeian but it was a big deal if some one rich had died.
Herodotus vs. Thucydides.
http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/subjects/s/sept_11_2001/index.html?scp=1-spot&sq=September%2011&st=cse
The NY Times is an example of Thucydides style of writing
Herodotus was not a good source to look form. He had believed in anything that had been told to him. Thucydides spend a lot of time gathering and researching the information given to him.
Herodotus style of writing would have been like this: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/08/opinion/08bryce.html?_r=1&ref=opinion
The opinion page anyone can post in it with out any knowledge on the subject. This form of writing
The NY Times is an example of Thucydides style of writing
Herodotus was not a good source to look form. He had believed in anything that had been told to him. Thucydides spend a lot of time gathering and researching the information given to him.
Herodotus style of writing would have been like this: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/08/opinion/08bryce.html?_r=1&ref=opinion
The opinion page anyone can post in it with out any knowledge on the subject. This form of writing
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