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    societies since they helped to cause changes to agriculture‚ religions‚ celebrations‚ political status‚ and even warfare. As the new drinks earned the place as a staple in the lives of both royalty and commoner they powered the nation. Beer in Mesopotamia 1 Beer might have influenced the the transition of a Paleolithic society to a Neolithic society because beer slowly became very important in the everyday life. Beer was a substantial source of nutrition and was often used daily during religious

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    Typical Egyptian food is cheap‚ varied and plentiful. Accommodates the vegetarian‚ the vegan and the carnivore alike. Egyptian food is similar to that of other Middle Eastern and Mediterranean countries but with a few twists and delicacies that you won’t find elsewhere. Some traditional dishes 1) Tahini - Vegetarian 2) Hummus - Vegetarian 3) Baba Ganouche - Vegetarian Other Snacks 1) Falafel / Tamaaya - Vegetarian 2) Foul Mudammas (Beans) - Vegetarian Main Courses 1) Mixed Grill

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    from Ancient Cultures The Smithsonian Institution Freer/ Sackler Gallery: Ancient Egyptian Art Head of a Pharaoh (2675 – 2130 BC) Made of stone and copper Here I found many interesting pieces of art work that really caught my eye. The first piece I found interesting pieces of art work that was called “Head of a Pharaoh‚” the headgear and moustache helped to identify the figure as being an Egyptians pharaoh. There was a tall crown with a rounded top‚ known as the “white crown‚” this

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    History Comparative Essay 07 September 2010 The geography of Egypt and Mesopotamia helped shaped their economies‚ social structures‚ and religions. In these two societies‚ the rivers they depended upon played central roles in all parts of society. The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers surrounding Mesopotamia and the Nile River‚ in the middle of the desert‚ produced two polytheistic‚ ancient civilizations. Although Egypt and Mesopotamia both have similar economies which center on agriculture and include heavy

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    While both the Egyptian and Babylonian time periods certainly influenced future mathematics‚ it seems to be Babylon that had the most to offer. Egypt achieved many feats that required skill in mathematics‚ but it isn’t completely clear how they came about these as their use of papyrus meant much information did not survive. This doesn’t mean that they didn’t influence the societies and people that came after or from them. It is simply that because of the limited information about their mathematic

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    In Ancient Egypt there were over 29 Kings and Pharaohs and over 5 Queens. Some of the most famous kings and queens were: Ramses II‚ Ramses III‚ King Tut‚ Cleopatra‚ and Nefertiti. <br> <br>Ramses II (reigned 1279-1212 BC)‚ ancient Egyptian king‚ third ruler of the 19th dynasty‚ the son of Seti I. During the early part of his reign Ramses fought to reign the territory in Africa and Western Asia that Egypt had held during the 16th and 15th centuries BC. His principle opponents were the Hittites‚ a

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    Neo-Classical Architecture and its Foundations Classical architecture is something that almost anyone can appreciate because there are traces of it everywhere. Greek and Roman cultures have had a major influence on today’s architecture but it all stems from the classical architecture that was created centuries ago. The present example is Neoclassical Architecture which first appeared in 18th century France and in America‚ it was promoted by the legendary Thomas Jefferson as the Federal style

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    Josef Neutra | D. | Van Alen | Q.4)  | Another term for crenel or intervals between merlon of a battlement | | | A. | Cavetto | B. | Embrasures | C. | Bartizan | D. | Astylar | Q.5)  | In the middle kingdom‚ in Egyptian architecture‚ who consolidate the administrative system‚ made a survey of the country‚ set boundaries to the provinces‚ and other helpful works. | | | A. | Amenemhat I | B. | Imhotep | C. | Senusret I | D. | Zoser | Q.6)  | Who erected

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    Born in Ankhtowe‚ Egypt 3000 B.C. an ancient Egyptian genius. Inventor of the pyramid‚ author of ancient wisdom‚ architect‚ high priest‚ physician‚ and writer. Imhotep’s many talents and knowledge had such an effect on the Egyptian people that he became one of only a handful of individuals of non-royal birth to be deified to the status of a god. Imhotep‚ or "he who cometh in peace" constructed the first pyramid in Sakkara and can still be seen today. This pyramid was the first structure ever built

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    The Sumerians and the Egyptians both had great civilizations that flourished around the same time as well as the expansion of their artwork. If we were to compare their work‚ it may be difficult to tell them apart. But if we were to look deeper into the meanings and techniques used we can certainly start to see some distinct similarities and differences forming. The Egyptians were known for creating large monuments such as the Great Spinx and the Temple of Ramses II. These massive sculptural

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