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    ch 18 21 22 ap world vocab

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    January 16‚ 2013 Chapter 18‚ 21‚ 22 Vocabulary Catherine the Great Who: Russian What: ruler of Russia When: 18th Century Where: Russia Why significance: added new lands to Russia‚ encouraged science‚ art‚ literature‚ Russia became one of Europe’s most powerful nations. Third Rome Who: Russians What: Russian claim to be successor state to Roman and Byzantine empires When: 15th century Where: Russia Why significance: Moscow became the Religious center for the Eastern and Russian Orthodox Churches

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    To what extent did the Liberal social reforms mark a significant break with 19th century attitudes to poverty? In 19th century Britain‚ the upper class and even the Government held a unanimous view of the poor. Their view was that poverty was the result of moral failings and that these people were responsible for their own social circumstance. The social elite stereotyped the poor as drunken and lazy‚ and therefore undeserving of help or attention. This was reflected in the ‘laissez faire’ approach

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    raised outside of New England were not. A man who wanted to practice medicine did not need any type of certification. Most did have a period of apprenticeship with an established physician‚ but even this was not a requirement. Up until the late 19th century‚ very few doctors had a college education. Medical facilities were unofficial. Most patients were treated in their homes. However‚ even the smallest towns had poorhouses‚ where needy people could live and receive limited medical care. The few hospitals

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    What organizations‚ ideologies‚ and leaders did Africans create and engage in the 20th century to promote and advance their liberation? [Abstract] The 20th century composed of many organizations ideologies and leaders helping to promote and advance liberation both in America and worldwide. These different entities worked to defy the social structure filled with aspects of conservatism and oppression and rather upheld the Africana sense of governance and encouraged socialism in terms of a more

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    What did the Habsburg Empire do in Central Europe during the 16th Century? The Habsburg Empire during the 16th century in central Europe was a very important and influential act throughout Europe because they have mainly ruled many territories and had made a great success towards it. During the 16th century‚ the Habsburg Empire in central Europe was a ruler family of Austria‚ for many centuries they have ruled several lands of Europe‚ and had a numerous amount of superb leaders throughout the

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    Calligraphy

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    more cursive flowing script‚ Naskhi‚ developed. The two styles were often used for contrast in architecture and decorative contexts. 0000 The Naskh Script Naskh‚ which means "copying‚" was developed in the 10th century‚ and refined into a fine art form in Turkey in the 16th century. Since then it became generally accepted for writing the Quran. Naskh is legible and clear and was adapted as the preferred style for typesetting and printing. It is a small script whose lines are thin and letter shapes

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    Adib Majul; 56-84. ISLAMIZATION OF SULU Tuan Masha’ika Tuhan Maqbalu Karim ul-Makhdu Rajah Baguinda Sharif ul-Hashim Mohadum‚ Alawi Balpaki A. Tuan Masha’ika //Badjaos moving from the Johore area‚ to Sulu (14th century) B. Tuhan Maqbalu - Mentioned in a tombstone found in Bud Dato‚ the hill of rulers (710 A.H.‚ 1310 C.E.) - Muslim who died far away from his land of origin; a local ruler of some prominence C. Karim ul-Makhdum - Full name: Ibrahim al-Akbar

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    Prehistory and first civilizations What Is "Prehistory"? Prehistory—meaning human societies without writing or widespread written records—survived until Western culture and industrial society completed their globalization in the 20th century‚ making the topic of a course that begins with some very old fossils seem more current than you may think. You learn about dozens of archaeological sites all over the world and learn about stone-tool making‚ mammoth hunting‚ and temple building as you explore

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    Considered one of his masterpieces‚ the David was created by Michelangelo in Florence between 1501 and 1504. It is made of marble‚ measuring 5.17 meters tall. It depicts a male nude figure that represents David‚ a biblical hero. Traditionally‚ David was portrayed after his victorious triumph over Goliath. Looking back at both Verrochio’s and Donatello’s Davids‚ the sculpture was depicted standing over Goliath’s severed head. However‚ Michelangelo depicted David before the battle. Michelangelo’s

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    Torccelo Island

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    What does Byzantine style influence on Santa Maria Assunta Church in Venice? Byzantine architecture is the Later Roman architecture Empire. The mosaic form date back to the 11th century with their strong Byzantine influence that is one of the best mosaics in the Northern Italy -a building with a basilica design divided by Greek marble columns-. Mosaics of the Last judgment were kind of mosaics that were one of the best examples of

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