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    Genji is very fickle in love‚ and his capriciousness makes Rokujō’s love turns into hate involuntarily. Rokujō is supposed to have a splendor life and live without any worries. She is intelligent and brilliant‚ and she is supposed to be the future Empress. However‚ everything has been changed after her husband died‚ and her affair with Genji turns her life into misery and tragedy. She did not accept Genji’s love at the beginning‚ but everything has changed after she realized that she is actually

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    10. Theodosius decided to do what after his death? --he decided to decide the empire. 11. What happened after the battle of Adrianople? -- 12. List some of the major Byzantine industries._______‚_________‚ and __________. -- 13. The empress Theodora helped _______________. -- 14. How did roman statuses differ from Greek statuses. -- ESSAY 1. Why did Rome’s power decline? -- 2. What was life like for poor people in Rome? How did the roman empire try         to keep poor

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    4 Bethany Brady Name ________________________________ Hour _____ The Dark Ages 94 Min Part I Sacking of Rome 1. What happens on August 24‚ 410 AD? - The Roman Empire Falls. 2. Why did the Visigoths attack Rome? Power Money 3. TRUE FALSE* ** Desperation/Food Allerak’s attacks were the only reason Rome fell. 4. The Romans hired foreign soldiers to help protect their borders. What term describes such a soldier? Legion *** Visigoth Mercenary 5. The next 7 centuries‚ spanning

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    The Pillars of the Earth is a historical fiction novel by Ken Follett about the building of the cathedral in the fictional English town of Kingsbridge in the 12th century. One of the main characters is a Prior named Philip who goes from being the prior of a small cell in the woods to the prior of the cathedral being built. The book also follows the people of Kingsbridge and all of the conflicts and betrayals that come along with the building of the cathedral and town of Kingsbridge over the course

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    Since before societies could easily compare cultures‚ they still managed to live with similar practices. Religion‚ government and laws were treated alike throughout empires‚ even though only mere travelers were the ones influencing entire populations. Yet‚ unjust things also spread throughout distant lands‚ such as sexism and racism‚ and in turn allowed for prejudice to engulf societies. Nonetheless‚ things like time and oppression can’t change humanities most carnal desires. Certain practices have

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    affair between Lord Windermere and Mrs. Erlynne‚ a fascinating but notorious woman not received in the best houses. According to the duchess’ story‚ Lord Windermere had for some months been supplying Mrs. Erlynne with funds for her support. The old dowager suggested that Lady Windermere take immediate steps to learn the relationship between the two. Lady Windermere was upset.

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    1- Who wrote this document? An 18 year old Marie-Antoinette‚wife of Louis-Auguste the dauphin of France‚ and daughter of Maria Theresa‚the Empress of Austria.She would later become the queen of France‚which she would reign for over two decades until she was declared guilty of high treason by the Revolutionary Tribunal and executed by guillotine. 2- What is this document? It’s a letter from Marie-Antoinette to her mother‚detailing a day she spent with her husband and the welcoming they received

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    “Takenouchi no Sukune Meets the Dragon King of the Sea” was made by the Sanseisha Company ( 1875 - 1940 ) in 1879–1881. Living as long as 150-360 years‚ Takenouchi was a famous warrior that served many monarchs during his time and most famous was empress Jingo Kogo. He then slew a sea monster that rampaged nearby towns and seas when he dreamt of a quest given by him from the heavens above. Thus‚ the sculptures above uncover the interaction between Takenouchi and the Dragon King‚ Ryujin. In the display

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    The short story “Harrison Bergeron” written by Kurt Vonnegut in late 1960s‚ depicts a teenage boy challenging the rules and laws of an oppressive government to enforce equality among the society. In 2081‚ the government has finally made all Americans physically and mentally equal‚ when Harrison Bergeron criticizes this handicap system and defines it as cruel and dangerous for the sake of the humanity. For example‚ Kurt Vonnegut states‚ “Harrison tore the straps of his handicap harness like wet tissue

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    power and ruled independent of the Carolingian kings. When Louis the Pious (Charlemagne’s son and successor) took over the empire‚ he implemented some changes in the hopes of keeping the empire united. The pope crowned his first wife Ermengard as empress in 816. Then in 817‚ Lothar (first-born son) was made emperor and co-ruler with his father. Pippin and Louis the German‚ their other two sons‚ were named subkings. Louis instituted this process so if any son die‚ only the firstborn could legitimately

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