strong influences enabled the preservation of Roman law and aspects of ancient Greek culture‚ even going as far as reestablishing the study of Greek as a core subject in their schools. One of the most notable emperors of this time period includes Justinian (527-565)‚ who presided over the conquest of multiple lesser countries‚ i.e. Italy and Spain in attempts to renew Roman power in the West along with spreading Christianity. Many considerable achievements hailed from his reign‚ including architectural
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- No solid political system - While China rose to power they did not believe in a certain god while India believed in many gods. - Male dominated society‚ women had virtually no rights Mauryan/Gupta India Political – Caste System‚ Regionalism + diversity‚ Ashoka (grandson of Chandra Gupta‚ led military‚ converted to Buddhism and the promoted peace throughout India‚ wrote on rocks all through India encouraging peace and unification throughout India) Economics – traded + merchants (lots
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The history of religion continues to play an important role in defining why certain aspects of religion are the way they are today. Understanding religion’s history can also help one appreciate the importance‚ value‚ and determination that certain individuals went through in order for that particular religion to gain freedom and acceptance in society. Throughout history‚ Christianity has shown exactly this. By learning about its history‚ one can gain an understanding of how it emerged into being
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John Moore AP world history Chapter 5:The classical period; directions‚diversions and decline by 500 C.E. Thesis: Picture: A picture of a painting of Christ with his head surrounded by a halo. Timeline: 1000B.C. 1000 Polynesians reach Fiji‚ Samoa 1000 independent kingdom of Kush
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Quiz 1 Chapters 1 through 4 Chapters 1: Question # 1 – How do international and transnational crimes differ? International crimes have been described as “crimes against the peace and security of mankind.” International crimes are based on international agreements between countries or on legal precedents developed through history‚ and include offenses such as genocide‚ torture‚ and enslavement of populations. International crimes are crimes that are committed within a country and do not cross
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• A1 One geographical factor that made an impact on Greece was the Mediterranean Sea. The Greek used the Mediterranean to trade with other countries. The Mediterranean Sea and surrounding area was very volatile and were prone to many natural disasters such as; earthquakes‚ stormy oceans‚ and volcanoes. (Acrobatiq‚ 2017) One geographical factor that made an impact on Rome was the fertile farmland. The Romans used the farmland for agriculture. The Roman farmers used their crops to sell‚ to trade
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sometime between 540 and 545‚ to parents of good station. He grew up in Rome‚ and was educated as best as was possible. At the time‚ the (College of Rome?) had fallen from prominence into ruin after losing all of its grants and incomes from the Emperor Justinian and the educational culture of Rome was diminishing quickly as the city was torn between wars and invasions. Still‚ Gregory was educated to the educational standards that remained and it is important to remember that he was gifted with intellect
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If Thales was the first of all the great Greek philosophers‚ Plato must remain the best known of all the Greeks. The original name of this Athenian aristocrat was Aristiclis‚ but in his school days he received the nickname "Platon" (meaning "broad") because of his broad shoulders. Plato was born in Athens‚ Greece to one of the oldest and most distinguished families in the city. He lived with his mother‚ Perictione‚ and his father‚ Ariston (Until Ariston died.) Born in an aristocratic and rich
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4. Significant Structures: Name: James Dunkirk Answer: Turkey has several sacred sites and places of great importance to the country itself. One very well known and important site from christianity is the Hagia Sofia Church that was built by Justinian in the sixth century. It held dedication to Divine Wisdom and was claimed to be an attribute of Christ. Another site of importance that is deemed sacred‚ but in a frightening way‚ is the Pergamum. That site is said to be one of the Seven Churches
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imperial authorities. The formula accepted in the decree is: Christ is one in two natures. This is in agreement with Leo’s letter to Flavian of Constantinople‚ and Leo’s letter is expressly mentioned in the Definition of the faith . Constantinople 2 Justinian I The Second Council in Constantinople
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