“This is a story based on legends. Some characters‚ events and places have been fictionalized for greater dramatic appeal. This film does not claim to be a complete historical account of Asoka’s life. It is an attempt to follow his journey.” (actual quote from Asoka) These are the words that launch Santosh Sivan’s 2001 historical drama film Asoka. Alas‚ this attempt has been wrongfully directed at one of Asoka’s love interests and later wives‚ Kaurwaki‚ and not at his actions following the Kalinga
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When reading Sophocles’ Antigone‚ one can be so easily absorbed and engrossed in the fierce engagements between Antigone and Creon‚ that they may overlook more subtle and discrete essential aspects existing in the play. A perfect example of this is present in the character of Ismene‚ the often depicted weaker‚ more powerless daughter of the Oedipus line. Throughout history‚ several theorists and analysts have come up with various hypotheses about the true nature of Ismene’s character. Perhaps the
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Atrian‚ Kiyan English Period 4 Aug. 12‚ 2014 PURITANS Who? – The Puritans were a group of English Protestants who grew dissatisfied the Church of England and worked towards religious‚ moral‚ and societal reforms. In their assessment‚ the reforms were still too Catholic. Their leader(s)? – John Winthrop was the main leader of the emigration to New England in 1629 Where are they from and where did they go to? – The Puritans originated from England‚ but emigrated to North America (specifically New England)
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and limits on power. The Roman Republic was partly based on social status; only the rich were allowed on it‚ and each branch looked after a certain subject. The Monarchical directed the government‚ army‚ acted as judges and high priests and issue edicts. Their basis of power was the right to rule and need for leadership. The Romans balanced out their power by only allowing one year term‚ and each could veto. The Aristocracy consisted of a Senate‚ controlled state budgets‚ and could pass laws. This
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“Swiss Brethren” as they referred to themselves as‚ thought that the high point of Christianity and the church happened between when the apostles were around to the time of Constantine. They thought that the Edict of Toleration in A.D. 313 was when the church began it’s downfall because this Edict caused Christianity to be called a "permitted cult.” And after that‚ Constantine made Christianity the only religion. There was a lot of church corruption though‚ and eventually Constantine called for the
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Iliad and Odyssey- stories were written by ancient Greeks to tell stories of heroism; to inspire their people. stories of morality and character. By having Odysseus punished repeatedly in the Odyssey‚ it was thought by the Greeks to provoke a sense of humility and shame instead of pride based on Greek heroes‚ to have Greek citizens harbor a sense of humility and humbleness instead of pride and nobility and power. For all intensive purposes‚ they were told for entertainment; and to possibly pass on
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Alina Rossi-Conaway Mrs. Settembrino AP World History January 2‚ 2014 Christianity: Change Over Time Early Christianity can be analyzed focusing on three major‚ significant‚ pivotal time periods: the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth‚ the years following his death which involved religious persecution‚ and the time period following Roman emperor Constantine’s conversion to Christianity. Socially‚ the development of Christianity gave hope to those oppressed by the Roman government‚ but
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During the 4th century B.C.E‚ Alexander the Greatintroduced Greek practices into the region when he expanded across Central Asia. During the 3rd century B.C.E‚ the Mauryan Empire came into power in India and was most successful under its emperor‚ Ashoka. Throughout subsequent periods Arab‚ Turkish and Mongol peoples entered India and in 1526‚ a Mongol Empire was established there‚ which later expanded throughout most of northern India. During this time‚ such landmarks as the Taj Mahal were also
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1. INTRODUCTION For many years religion has been a dominant force in all human societies‚ embracing all aspects of human life. The world was sought to be understood and explained in terms of religion. It was with the path breaking discovers in the world of physical sciences and as well as the social movements like the reformation and the renaissance that broke away the domination of religion in the middle Ages. Thus there was a gradual process by which the church and state began to be separated
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Inequality‚ Instability and Voice Author: Amartya Sen The essay ‘Inequality‚ Instability and Voice’ is one of the articles written by Amartya Sen. It figures in the book ‘The Argumentative Indian’ which is a collection of writings on Indian history‚ culture and identity by the Economics Nobel prize winner. In the essay‚ Sen touches upon three issues. They are: • Inequality in the Indian society and the quest for equality; • Unity and diversity in India; and • Need for greater commitment
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