Eren Korkmaz 11.10.2013 The Code of Hammurabi In the codes of Hammurabi‚ there is a generalization that defines most of the rules “An eye for an eye”(Code 196). It shows us that Hammurabi’s justice is processing in a harsh way. Is this fair? Was it acceptable in that period of time? Did Babylonian society deserve it? These questions can’t be answered certainly‚ but several discussions should be made about it. Because‚ it is one of the unusual ways to rule in history. We can see in the Babylonian
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Show questions one by one Image462.gif Which mixture will enable the fastest reaction to take place between solid calcium carbonate (marble chips) and dilute hydrochloric acid? [rr-13] YES concentrated acid‚ high temperature‚ small chips ? high temperature‚ small chips‚ dilute acid ? large chips‚ concentrated acid‚ low temperature ? low temperature‚ small chips‚ dilute acid Image50.gifImage51.gifImage52.gifSodium thiosulphate solution reacts with hydrochloric acid to form sodium chloride
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The Parthenon Marbles Dispute Several art museums around the world have been created with the sole purpose to culturally enlighten and entertain us. An appropriate example is the local Nelson Atkins Museum‚ right here in our own backyard of Kansas City‚ where collections from Asia‚ Europe‚ Africa‚ and Japan increase our understanding and appreciation for different geographical regions. In England‚ the British Museum is arguably one of the best in the world at displaying this kind of internationalism
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The Mesha Stele (popularized in the 19th century as the "Moabite Stone") is a black basalt stone‚ bearing an inscription by the 9th century BC Moabite King Mesha‚ discovered in 1868 at Dhiban (biblical "Dibon‚" capital of Moab). The inscription of 34 lines is written in the Moabite language. It is the most extensive inscription ever recovered that refers to ancient Israel. It was set up by Mesha‚ about 850 BC‚ as a record and memorial of his victories in his revolt against the Kingdom of Israel‚
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Wilton House is one of the few institutions that possess some of the Arundel marbles‚ and numerous other sculptures. The Arundel marbles are from classical Rome. These possessions reinforce the idea that some objects are collected based on their rarity‚ rather than their intrinsic value. This provides the owner with a certain amount of social persuasion and power because people who visit the Wilton House and see the marbles will be provided with a unique experience. The experience cannot be obtained
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the Parthenon Marbles. In the 19th century‚ Lord Elgin removed Marble sculptures from the Parthenon on the Acropolis in Athens and sold them to the British Museum where they have been on display since. Arguments of both legal and moral standing have been put forward by both parties‚ in regard to where the Marbles
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Walter C. Gwin Sr. HUMN-B21 Elgin Marbles I will take the position that the Elgin Marbles should remain in the British museum. Ancient artifacts are a means of understanding a culture’s value system‚ their beliefs and their worldview. It is important that these artifacts be preserved as much as possible. The Parthenon is “the greatest of all Greek temples. It was built in the old Doric order‚ even though it was built in the middle of the classical age when the Ionic style was coming into vogue”
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The Elgin Marble is a collection of ancient Greek stone sculpture and architecture. Lord Elgin was the first person who acquired in Athens in between 1801 to 1805. The temple was built for dedication to goddess Athena and it also represents the beginning of democracy. Lord Elgin carried out the work by acquiring 21 figures depicting battles and decoration of the Parthenon. He also acquired the treasures‚ architectural features and objects from other buildings. However‚ the Elgin Marble was illegally
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question is an example of a stele‚ which is a relief carved slab of stone that appears in many cultures as either a relic of worship or of royalty. In this case the stele is a part of a shrine to the deity Vishnu‚ the preserver‚ in his form as the Trivikarma‚ Lord of the three worlds‚ who is the central god in the Hindu polyphony. Like many powerful beings‚ Vishnu is depicted with the aid of symbols in order to physically portray his awe-inspiring powers. In this stele he is a royal figure‚ adorned
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