BODY PARAGRAPH 1 (art) From the beginning of civilization‚ the empire of summer’s main usage of art was for temple decoration and ornaments. Often the temples were ornate with skillfully crafted interiors. One of Sumer’s greatest displays of art and architecture came from the ziggurat‚ a huge rectangular pyramids formed with mud prick in the shape of steps. An example of one of the greatest Sumerian ziggurats would have been the Nanna Temple of Ur‚ with its blue enamel tiles‚ invaluable cedar and
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Executive Summary Camp Happy Valley is a successful non-profit organization. It began in 1965 as a summer day camp for children living in the city of London‚ Ontario. The camp’s objective has been “to maximize the camper’s experience through a multitude of activity in a positive and safe atmosphere.” In the recent year‚ Camp Happy Valley has seen a decrease in the morale of the staff; last summer‚ camp received many complaints from staff‚ campers and parents. Adam Cameron is a first-year student
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Analyze Fitzgerald’s presentation of the Valley of Ashes at the start of chapter 2. Halfway between West Egg and New York lies the ‘valley of ashes’ and this is the ‘desolate’ wasteland‚ which is also home to the Wilson family. The term ‘desolate’ is used to describe a place that is depressingly empty and solitary. Fitzgerald includes this ‘fantastic farm’ to emphasize to the readers‚ the sharp contrast between luxury and health with poverty and struggle. The valley serves to represent the damage that
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River Valley Civilizations River Valley Civilizations were the first elements of civilizations. They were the first civilizations that influenced our society today. Two of the world’s first river valley civilizations were the Nile River Valley in Egypt‚ and the Tigris and Euphrates River Valley in Mesopotamia. These river valley civilizations survived because they had the characteristics that demonstrate what a civilization is‚ and how the people survived. Both civilization achieved‚ and contributed
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features and the distinctive native Australian flora. Containing coded expressions of sacred sites and traditional knowledge of the Aboriginal culture. In Albert’s works‚ his connections to the country and his belonging to the land is evident. ‘Palm Valley’ was painted in the 1940’s when indigenous people were still fighting to win their land back and gain equality. Albert painted many sacrosanct Aboriginal locations‚ portraying
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Chapter 16- In chapter 16 Malala returns to Swat Valley. The government says the Taliban have left but many of the citizens are still scared. Most of the things are destroyed and it is tough on her family because many things were destroyed including the school. She finds her books left in her bag. My advice for her would be to continue to learn with the books she has. Chapter 17- In chapter 17 one of the biggest challenges for Malala is that she is losing her confidence because she stopped growing
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Valley Forge: Would You Quit? In Philadelphia‚ the winter of 1777‚ the situation was harsh and rough. General George Washington wanted a place where he could keep an eye on the British‚ and he decided to go with Valley Forge. Valley Forge was the turning point for the Revolutionary War. It was a place that men were starving to death‚ dying from sickness and diseases‚ and dying from being shot. George Washington decided to make a camp at Valley Forge with his troops and soldiers. He had a lot of
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Though Egypt and Mesopotamia were both river valleys they have a lot of differences‚ but some similarities. Such as they have very different social and political views while the two river valleys had a quite a bit of similarities when it came to religion. The difference between the two valleys social views were that in Egypt women were treated with respect and as equals where in Mesopotamia women were treated like property and didn’t have the same privileges as men. Both Egypt and Mesopotamia
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Keneda Arvizu English- Litos Period 8 Due 10/27/15 The Great Gatsby; The Valley of Ashes What is the valley of ashes and why is it called that? The valley of ashes is located between the Eggs and New York. The valley of ashes is first introduced to us in chapter two. If it already doesn’t sound horrible enough‚ it is also described as a dark place in the book. “This is a valet of ashes- a fantastic farm where ashes grow like wheat into ridges an hills and grotesque gardens‚ where ashes take
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portrays John’s world and positions the responder to understand how influential power is within this society. This evident through influential scenes through the film such as; the opening sequence‚ the dancing in the barn scene and also the happy valley scene The opening sequence begins with a shot of the grass with the sky behind it ethereal music is used to show the simplicity of the Amish society‚ and how they strive to live peaceful lives. An extreme longshot of the horse pulled cart being
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