Ancient Sparta and Athens had some of the most innovative governments in their era. While the two may have been opposites‚ they will always be remembered as picturesque societies represented democracy and oligarchy. However‚ there are several examples of several kinds of government in ancient Greece more traditional from these city-states. Monarchy‚ tyranny‚ oligarchy‚ aristocracy‚ and democracy are drastically diverse governments found on one country. Democracy and Aristocracy often go hand
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The History of Algebra and The Golden Ratio in Nature By: Lauren Pressley Introduction to Statistics Throughout history algebra has changed in words through etymology. Etymology is an account of the history of a particular word or elements of a word. The word “algebra” is derived from Arabic writers. Algebra is a method for finding solutions of equations to the simplest possible form. Different cultures have come up with different types
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(Plutarch‚ 100) In Ancient Greece‚ the two reigning powers were Athens and Sparta. Yet each of them‚ despite sharing common roots‚ developed very different methods of governance. Athens was the first‚ and arguably the last‚ direct Democracy. Sparta‚ by contrast‚ was something of a mix between Republic‚ Monarchy and Oligarchy. Examining the similarities of their governments is the best way to observe the differences. Both Sparta and Athens were ruled initially by a land-owning aristocracy. Governance
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California: The Golden State Origin of the name The name ‘California’ comes from the Latin phrase calida fornax (hot oven) with which the Spanish colonists characterized the hot climate of this region. Climate California’s climate varies from Mediterranean to subarctic. Much of the state has a Mediterranean climate‚ with cool‚ rainy winters and dry summers. The cool California Current offshore often creates summer fog near the coast. Farther inland‚ one encounters colder winters and hotter
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Differences Between Athens and Sparta Athens and Sparta‚ were quite different in many ways. The main differences between the two cities were their governments‚ education systems‚ people’s rights and childcare. The Spartans had a very different view on how their city should be run compared to the Athenians‚ their education systems taught the children of their cities completely different things‚ the Spartans being much more military-based and the Athenians being focused on the arts. The people of
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On Golden Pond Cassandra Mclean Central Carolina Community College I would have to admit that this was my first time ever hearing of this movie until this assignment but once I saw it I absolutely fell in love with all the characters and the different dynamics of family. It begins with Norman and Ethel Thayer moving back to their lake house in Maine for the summer. Norman and Ethel have been married a long time and will be celebrating Norman’s eightieth birthday and welcoming back their daughter
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Intermediate 2 Critical Essay Section C - Poetry – 45 minutes - 25 marks Choose a poem which describes a scene or incident vividly. Briefly state what is being described and then go on to show how the poetic techniques used make the description vivid. Poetic Techniques Link to Task Question Edwin Morgan’s vivid visual poem “Glasgow 5 March 1971” deals with the themes of violence‚ crime‚ apathy and responsibility.This poem is all about street violence and how people
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Samantha Schwab Professor Pritchett EXPOS: Section QH December 5‚ 2014 Social Connections: Fantasy vs. Reality Throughout society’s development‚ individuals have grown to make connections based off of past experiences. Connections can have various meanings such as association with development‚ or a relationship between groups of people. In Azar Nafisi’s writing of‚ “Selection from Reading Lolita in Tehran‚” she describes the creation of her reading group‚ and how it provides the type of education
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The novel “The Golden Goblet‚” written by Eloise J. McGraw presents a story about a boy in Egypt named Ranofer. He became an orphan when his father died‚ so Ranofer had to live with his evil half-brother Gebu. Ranofer wanted to be a goldsmith‚ but Gebu made him work at the stone cutter shop. The most important event in the story occurred when Ranofer found the goblet in Gebus closing trunk because he has a chance to put Gebu in jail‚ Ranofer could get a better life‚ and the goblet was proof that
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13th‚ 2011 English 1 honors The Quest of the Golden Fleece Betrayal can be dishonesty‚ deception‚ or disloyalty. There is much disloyalty between Medea‚ a Colchian princess‚ and her family which is the effect of her passionate love for Jason‚ a man sent on a quest to get the Golden Fleece to receive his rights as King. Jason‚ himself also shows much betrayal towards Medea even after all she’s done for him. The story of “The Quest of the Golden Fleece”‚ exemplifies much betrayal on many levels
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