#8—Crash Course World History Alexander the Great 1. Alexander of Macedon‚ born in 356 BCE‚ died in 323 BCE at the ripe old age of _32_____. 2. Alexander was the son of King __phillip________ II‚ and when just 13 years old he tamed a horse no one else could ride named Bucephalus‚ which impressed his father so much he said: “Oh thy son‚ look thee at a kingdom equal to and worthy of thyself‚ for Macedonia is too little for thee.” 3. Let’s to look at Alexander of Macedon’s story by examining
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was one of the sole central and unifying establishments in the Roman Empire and later in the Holy Roman Empire. This allowed The Church to establish authority over all the
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They didn’t want their technology or developments. They wanted to keep their customs and traditions (Document 2). Some didn’t want to be colonized but they didn’t start any battle immediately‚ but started peacefully. Even though this period was a time of anger‚ sadness‚
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A) Neither universal states nor universal religion characterized Africa‚ but both Christianity and Islam did find adherents in Africa. B) There were no similarities in the various African religious beliefs. C) During the post-classical period‚ Africa was politically united under a single government but remained religiously diverse. D) Although a universal empire did not develop in Africa‚ Islam provided a principle of universality in the continent. E) Universal religions found no adherents
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civilizations of our past are full of mystery and information. Even though some civilizations were miles apart and in different time periods they created some things that were very similar. The Book of the Dead from Egypt is quite similar to the Code of Hammurabi which is from Babylon. Yet the Code of Hammurabi is also similar to the Ten Commandments which is from Israel but at the same time is similar to an Egyptian student guideline. Though these four things are very different from one another they are also
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eighteen centuries it has served to mark the progress of fanaticism‚ the debasement of nations‚ the persecution and disgust experienced by virtue‚ talent‚ and philosophy under cruel despots. We are finished with royalty‚ the source of all our ills. Time opens a new book for history‚ and it must use a new pen to record the annals of a regenerated France. Thus‚ the equality of day and night occurred in
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agriculturally-based economy and kept some native traditions. Before 1500 C.E.‚ Latin America and the Caribbeans were separated from global trade‚ meaning they isolated and developed independently. Latin America and the Caribbeans during this time consists of the Aztecs and the Incans. The Aztecs settled in the valley of Mexico and grew many crops such as corn‚ so they were an agriculturally-based economy. The Aztecs frequently engaged in warfare to conquer others cities‚ mostly left the local
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Judaism and Islam; until learning Global Studies last year. The nation of Islam contains 1.61 billion followers (known as Muslims). This makes Islam the second largest religion Europe and in the world‚ following Christianity. However‚ as with anything else‚ this did not all just suddenly occur. The spread of Islam began in 652 A.D.‚ and the religion still is growing and growing. The religion of Islam began in the seventh-century A.D.‚ by the prophet Muhammad. The Muslims call this time period before
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//. Change and Continuity Over Time Essay ] b T0 opic: ________Analyze continuities and changes in patterns of interactions along the Silk Roads from 200 BCE to 1450 CE.________________ Beginning Middle End The Silk Roads were first established as a route from Western Rome to China’s Han Dynasty around 200 BCE. The Chinese traded rice‚ tea‚ spices‚ pottery‚ and silk. There was a very high demand for silk‚ and it was considered a luxury. China
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Name Date Class Etc Absolute Rulers of Britain “Continuity gives us roots; change gives us branches‚ letting us stretch and grow and reach new heights.” ~ Pauline R. Kezer. In the 16th century‚ rulers in Europe claimed divine rights. These rights were claimed and raised a league of absolute rulers and one of them was the monarchs of England. Certain customs remained constant from this age of absolute rulers. However‚ many events caused an explosion in Britain’s history. Wars‚ government
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