the Earth’s crust is composed of calcium carbonate. It is a major component in limestone‚ marble‚ seashells‚ bedrock‚ etc. Limestone and marble have been among the most widely used building materials for more than 5 000 years‚ from the pyramids in Egypt to the Parthenon in Greece and the Taj Mahal in India. In many places‚ limestone is also the foundation of our Earth—literally‚ since it is forms both bedrock and mountain ranges. Calcium carbonate dissolves in water to only a limited extent‚ but its
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CLCV 1009B Introduction to Archaeology Archaeology Film Assignment This Assignment is due on Friday 31 January 2014. This assignment will give you a chance to look through Carleton’s collection of films about Archaeology. During the course we may be able to watch a film or two in class but there are many good films covering various aspects of Archaeology and individual sites around the world. We cannot watch them all. This assignment will give you a chance to choose one that is of particular
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The Propylaea is another sacred temple on the Acropolis and is known as the ‘gateway’ to the Acropolis hence its significant location at the front of the hill. This particular temple‚ made from the same materials as the Parthenon‚ was designed by Mnesikles and was built from 437BC to 432BC however the building was never completed. Every Acropolis needed a gateway; the previous gateway before the Persian wars was smaller and had a more defensive purpose because the Acropolis was the most fortified
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man recognized for his talents‚ it is a shame that this generation or generations to come will never get to see his work first hand. Phidias’ work on Athena was marveled upon for centuries. Phidias’ colossal statue of Athena was housed in the Parthenon and was displayed the symbol of Athens. It is believed that the statue was damaged in several fires and eventually was burned beyond repair around the fifth century. The statue was believed to be of great stature and heavy in gold. “The sculpture
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The Greek culture has had a huge impact on the history of the world. There is something Greek in almost everything‚ especially in the world’s architecture. Greece no longer had one king‚ so they focused on building temples for their gods. Architecture began small and plain but evolved into impressive pieces of art. As time passed from the Archaic period to the Hellenistic period‚ the people of Greece developed a type of formula for their buildings and their pieces of art. In Ancient Greece‚
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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” (Babcock‚ p82). The Parthenon had stood for over 2500 years and was well preserved. It was built as a gift to Athena the goddess of Athens. It was their way of showing their
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The Classical Period or Golden Age of Greece‚ from around 500 to 300 BC‚ has given us the great monuments‚ art‚ philosophy‚ architecture and literature which are the building blocks of our own civilization. But it was one person by the name Pericles who changed it all. Nobody dominated Athenian political life during the Golden Age more than the statesman Pericles (495-429BCE)‚ who served nearly 30 years on the board of Ten Generals which was elected annually rather than the chosen by lot‚ and was
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name of the most important god in the New Kingdom of Egypt? Pharaoh Amenhotep IV 12. Who discovered the ruins of the civilization that came before the Mycenaeans? Heinrich Schliemann 13. What is the colossal structure/statue next to the Great Pyramids called? The Great Sphinx Chapter 2 – Early Greece 14. What war did Homer base his Iliad and Odyssey around? Trojan War 15. What epic poem recounts Achilles’ exploits in the Trojan war?The Iliad 16. Define polis.Greek self-serving city
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still standing and continue to have a major impact on the world today. Athens‚ the heart of ancient greece found peace and political stability during this time of war and gruesome death. They stayed together and created marvelous structures like the Parthenon and the Acropolis. These incredible achievements are symbols of democracy and the Greek civilization.Acropolis built between 460 and 430 BC under the
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Lindsay Brame 1st Period WORLD HISTORY FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE 1. Key Traits of a Civilization: p 20-21‚ 1. Advanced Cities 2. Specialized workers 3. complex institutions (ie. Government‚ religion‚ economy) 4. Record Keeping 5. Advanced Technology 2. Sumerians p 20-23‚ 31-32‚ 29-30 One of the first groups of people to form a civilization: around 3000BC. Sumerian scribbles (record keepers) invented a system of writing called cuneiform in 3500 BC. First to use potter’s wheel
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