Option 1 Greece: Spartan Society to the Battle of Leuctra 371 BC 1. The Geographical Setting: 1.1 The Geographical Setting‚ Natural Features and Resources of Ancient Sparta: * Sparta situated in Eurotas Valley in the heart of Laconia - One of the most fertile plains in Ancient Greece. - Eurotas River flowed through the valley. -Mountain ranges surrounded the valley; >Eurotas Mt range to the west >Pernon Mt range to the East >Arcadian Mt range to the North - Varying climate
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The Iliad Greek Mythology is dominated by numerous heroes‚ all with unique super-human qualities. The purpose of every story is to demonstrate each character’s remarkable “gift.” Some of the qualities represented by these colorful characters include caution‚ confidence‚ kindness‚ strength‚ and courage. Combining Odysseus’ wisdom‚ Achilles’ intimidation factor‚ and Hector’s bravery‚ would result in the ultimate warrior who would surpass the best of Homer’s creations. Among Homer’s enviable
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She says that halberds were made for close and medium range distances (depending on the length of the pole). According to Linda‚ halberds were very effective against knights wearing plate armour and for reducing the effectiveness of their shields. It could provide significant damage to the knight in armour and even the horses. Horse armor was made to protect against this‚ but the sheer force of the halberd was to much. Linda shows the power of these weapons in battle. After a couple decades‚
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References: Armour‚ S. (2007‚ October). Technology Makes Porn Easier to Access at Work. Retrieved August 22‚ 2011‚ from http://www.usatoday.com/money/workplace/2007-10-17-porn-at-work_N.htm Lee‚ R. (2011‚ June). Survey Says Social Media in the Workplace Needs Limits
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OBJECTIVES: After completing this chapter‚ students should be able to: 1. Understand the concept of Al–Rahn in Islam. 2. Appreciate the benefits of Al–Rahn in securing loan transactions 3. Apply their understanding to the modern business practices. C hapter 6 Al-Rahn (Pawning) DEFINITION Literally: Fixed‚ permanent and continuity; or detained‚ confined‚ prison and hostage Translated in English as pledging‚ pawning or mortgage {[But1] every human being will be held in pledge for whatever
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heavy bronze chest plate banged against his stomach‚ knocking the wind out Aelius. The too-large helmet crashed the side of his head‚ leaving a bruise under his thick dark-brown hair. Aelius’s knees gave out‚ he buckled at the weight of his heavy armour and gear. Everything went black. Aelius awoke with a throbbing pain in his head‚ his gaze flickered down he noticed many blue and purple bruises almost covering almost the entirety of his body. An armed man prodded at him pushing him up he stumbled
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“Fair is foul” “Macbeth” by William Shakespeare is a play in which the central character‚ Macbeth‚ is vulnerable as well as heroic. Before Macbeth even appears in the play we learn of his vulnerability through the witches‚ who plan to meet Macbeth after the day’s battle; “When shall we three meet again in thunder‚ lighting or in rain?” “When the hurlyburly’s done‚ when the battles lost and won.” “That will be ere the set of sun.” “Where the place?” “Upon the heath.” “There to meet with
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Ridley Scott’s Gladiator is the critically acclaimed 2000 film starring Russell Crowe which won forty-eight awards‚ including a BAFTA for best film. Gladiator depicts the tale of Maximus Decimus Meridius and his struggle against the might of the Roman Empire and the vicious gladiatorial arenas. Throughout Scott’s masterpiece are a wide range of filmic techniques in the visual and auditory channels that collaborate in enunciating the overall narrative. The opening sequence is a prime example that
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Battle of Agincourt Belligerents Kingdom of England Kingdom of France Commanders Henry V of England Charles d ’Albret † Strength About 5‚900 (but see Modern re-assessment). 5/6 archers‚ 1/6 dismounted men-at-arms. Between 20‚000 and 30‚000 (but see Modern re-assessment). Estimated to be 1/6 crossbowmen and archers‚ 1/2 dismounted men-at-arms‚ 1/3 mounted knights. Casualties and losses At least 112 dead‚ unknown wounded [1] 7‚000-10‚000 (mostly killed) and about 1‚500 noble prisoners
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The Evolution of Weapons among Ancient Western Civilizations A weapon was an enormous part of how ancient civilizations survived. They were key in the defence of their territory and in the conquering other regions. These weapons have been adopted and modified in many ancient civilizations. This paper is going to trace the many kinds of weapons used and their modifications through three ancient civilizations: the Greeks‚ the Macedonians‚ and the Romans. The ancient Grecian era was a time of
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