in medicine‚ government‚ and mathematics (which is still influencing the modern world). Fifth century Athens made a big influence on modern day government and laws. When Pericles ruled‚ 460 B.C. – 429 B.C.‚ he took democracy to new heights. He set up a direct democracy where male citizens would debate over laws. Pericles set up the idea of having juries to determine facts and provide a decision of whether or not a person is guilty of a crime based on those facts. He also came up with the idea
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Analysis of Caius Cassius Character Caius Cassius plays one of the most important roles in William Shakespeare’s play‚ “Julius Caesar”‚ which is centred round the assassination of the Roman dictator. The driving force behind the conspiracy is Cassius though there are others who are unhappy with the state of affairs under the prevailing system. Yet‚ they do not take an active part in the design to get rid of powerful Caesar. So‚ it is not incorrect to state that the chief protagonist of the assassination
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Ever since there have been leaders‚ nations have explored the field of civil administration for the most effectual form of government‚ by which to rule their homeland. Today‚ most societies in the Western World generally agree that democracy is the best form of government. As a result‚ their outlook upon the first great democratic system in Western civilization is largely affected by their own predilection. Others‚ however‚ can see major flaws in Athenian democracy. These opposing stances are no
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historian Thucydides is the main source of knowledge of this period and provides a comprehensive account of the Peloponnesian war. He held a two sided commitment as a relative of the pro- Spartian statesman Cimon and a warm admirer of the anti-Spartan Pericles he therefore held a degree of political impartiality[1]. However Thucydides died before completion of his history. There are also general problems in the nature of historical sources as it is impossible for the historian to note all causes and effects
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Public Speaking Public speaking is the process and act of speaking or giving a lecture to a group of people in a structured‚ deliberate manner intended to inform‚ influence‚ or entertain a listening audience. Public speaking is commonly understood as face-to-face speaking between individuals and an audience for the purpose of communication. It is closely allied to "presenting"‚ although the latter is more often associated with commercial activity. Most of the time‚ Public speaking is to persuade
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ATHENIAN GOVERNMENT & DEMOCRACY ATHENIAN GOVERNMENT & DEMOCRACY Ever wonder where and how democracy began? According to an article entitled “Athenian Government Prior to Democracy”; ancient Athens is credited with having developed one of the first democracies on this earth (1). Blackwell states that the name democracy comes from “demos-people and kratos-power”‚ meaning “power of the people” (2). Mills states that Athenian democracy did not come about easy‚ yet it was through
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Jean-Pierre Vernant’s book‚ "The Origins of Greek Thought‚" is a critical reassessment of a dominant historical trope for Western antiquity: that Greek philosophy amazingly materialized out of thin air after the Dorian Invasion. As an alternative to this popular idea‚ Vernant rationalizes the revolution of Greek thought as it pertains to the development of the polis (city)‚ the development of philosophy‚ along with the idea that logic was developed by accompanying death of the monarchy and the birth
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1. What is the Intent of genocide? The intent of genocide is to terminate the existence of a national‚ ethnical‚ racial‚ or religious group. 2. What was Raphael Lemkin’s purpose in coining the term “genocide”? Raphael Lemkin’s purpose in coining the term “genocide” was to define Nazi policies of methodical murder‚ which includes the annihilation of the European Jews. 3. What categorizes genocide as an international crime? Genocide‚ like crimes against humanity (another international crime)‚ both
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- moved closer to democracy in response to growing economic discontent by farmers. - Athenians studied arithmetic ‚ literature‚ music‚ and physical education - Athenians were allowed to develop their own individual talents - Athens became a limited democracy - the Athenians were the first ones credited with establishing government with democratic elements. - Athenian democracy was limited in comparison with today’s standards. Only men could participate: women were seen as inferior beings who
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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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