1. The Stone Age: The Stone Age‚ Bronze Age‚ and Iron Age Most art in pre – Christian Ireland is abstract. It reflected the technical‚ social and intellectual developments of the time. The pace of change in art and technology was slow at first; it took 5‚000 years from the arrival of the first stone age people for metal technology to be developed in Ireland with the introduction of copper and bronze. It took 1.500 years for iron technology to arrive and 500 more years for the major social and
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It is commonly believed that the Middle Ages were merely a period of no change or advancement that bridged the fall of the Roman Empire and the beginning of the Renaissance. However‚ the theme of the excerpt from James M. Powell’s The Civilization of the West is that‚ contrary to this belief‚ the time of the Middle Ages was actually a time of progression. Powell states that political‚ economic‚ social‚ and cultural advancements were made during this time‚ and helped pave the way for the Renaissance
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The Golden Age a period of economic prosperity and political stability. Athens and Rome found success leading them down the path of victory and riches. Rome‚ the Capital of Italy and the largest city in the country‚ had many cultural achievements such as the Roman Catholic church in c. 4 BC – c. AD 30 and the Colosseum 80 AD. These architectural achievements were symbols of Rome’s strength‚ religion‚ and power. These buildings are still standing and continue to have a major impact on the world today
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entrepreneurs and business people of the time‚ because there was money to be made in this desire for amusement. Of course‚ this was not the whole story of the new Gilded Age‚ but it was definitely an era of growing leisure time and the business that came along with it. One of the most popular forms of entertainment during the Gilded Age was theater‚ particularly Vaudeville‚ which was a type of variety theater prominent in late 19th century America. Of course‚ similar types of variety shows had existed
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According to the reading‚ the religious practices and beliefs of the Late Middle Ages were more like brotherhoods. The reading says that the Brotherhood‚ especially in Urban‚ were usually organized around a craft guild.According to this the entire village practiced this and was all involved which made the community closer. The traditional Christianity religion was rising during this time. During this time were starting to play an important role during the late medieval religious life. The reading
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Southern’s Middle Ages In the novel‚ “The Making of the Middle Ages‚” author‚ R.W. Southern‚ calls attention to the events during the years of 972 and 1204‚ and how they influenced the intellectual‚ religious and cultural traditions of our modern era. This period‚ lasting well over 200 years‚ is usually associated with waring knights and starving peasants rather than highly developed intellect and great innovation. However‚ Southern
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Life of Nobles‚ Clergy and Peasants Fourteenth century Europe could be best described as the “Dark Ages” of Europe. Between 1300 and 1450‚ Europe experienced series of catastrophic moments from economic difficulties‚ plague‚ war to increased crime and violence. The Black Death caused Florence to lost between one half and two-thirds of its 1347 population of 85‚000. War also played an important part in Europe’s history. The Hundred Years’ Year (1337-1453) brought social and economic difficulties
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in the Middle Ages. Their type of music is infamous and diabolic songs of love. 4.What are the modes in Western music? Describe at least one mode in Western music. - They are a series of pitches that are commenly used to play music. One example would be Lydian. 5.What is polyphonic music? How does it differ from monophonic music? -Is a music that uses one or more independent melodies. The differences were Monophonic was conquerd in the starting of the middle ages and in other
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Education of the middle ages Education‚ as we know it today‚ did not exist in the Middle Ages. Illiteracy was dominant among the population. Scribes were the exception to the rule. Churches were the main source of knowledge and schooling. Real interest in learning grew along with the development of towns. The towns’ officials needed to be educated. At the same time a need for legal institutions was created and so started the university phenomenon. Modern education was on its way. There were
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Castellon‚ Karen Period 5 Mrs. Wehunt March 30‚2012 The Jazz Age 1920`s Like all the changes during the course of history that the United States has experienced The Jazz age can be explained as a time to experiment and try different styles. This period was taken place during a time when big businesses started to grow even bigger and the United states became even more industrialized. The Jazz Age happened after WW1. During WW1 everyone was focused on the war. Everything the people would do
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