the Delian League was formed and an exceptional leader emerged. Pericles was born into a wealthy aristocratic family in 495 B.C.E. Then around 462 B.C.E.‚ Pericles was deemed leader of the democratic faction in Athens. Around the same time‚ a Golden Age was dawning on 5th century Athens. With Greece shifting into its Classical Period of art and the Parthenon rising from the site of a previously destroyed temple in 447 B.C.E‚ Pericles shaped a sublime Greek democracy. The Golden Age of Pericles
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Sparta and Athens‚ two famous greek city-states in the ancient world have various similarities and differences according to their culture‚ government‚ education‚ political structure and more. However‚ if I was a wealthy woman and I had to choose one between the two I would choose to live in Sparta‚ because they would value me more than people in Athens would. The first reason why I would prefer Sparta is because of their education system. In Sparta I would be trained from a young age in arts and
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Fellow Athenians‚ Our beloved city has fallen to our greatest rival‚ Sparta. They have destroyed our great walls and warships. We are with no government. I am here to help with my money. You may be thinking how‚ but I am a young man with wealth. I am offering my wealth to Athens. You may be asking why or how can we trust you and the answer is I am willing to give all my wealth to Athens the city that will be. Even though‚ I will be helping to fund the city’s construction the rest
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The Political Power of Social Media Political influence is shifting away from the elites‚ and back to the people. This is‚ generally a good thing‚ however‚ instant communication and unfiltered flows of information are not such a blessing. The result is an unmatched delegitimation of public institutions and a profession‚ especially government and politicians‚ is particularly troubling. Stephen Harper currently reflects these attitudes in the Canadian Government. The latest Senate scandals‚ have contributed
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Social media affects politics and plays a big part in influencing its audience. Social media has an abominable effect on political parties. Providentially for those political parties it also has a charitable affect on how they are viewed as well. Unfortunately this type of publicity comes at a price. Advertising a campaign on social media gives anyone in the world access to what you have shared online. Social media users has a nasty way of twisting words and the truth. Social media has
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science and technology‚ history‚ and culture. Generally‚ I would not have recommended someone move to ancient Greece because the Peloponnesian War was just beginning. Athens was powerful and tension between Sparta and Athens was growing. If someone was Athenian‚ they would have been besieged by Sparta and forced inside the city walls of Athens‚ which were very crowded. Also‚ freedom of choice
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global economy will be met by the proposed merging of individual and societal learning that the outcomes and experiences of A Curriculum for Excellence may provide.” What is your view? The merge of individual and societal learning through the development of the Curriculum for Excellence is a very complex and well discussed subject. This is due to the various views people have on this merge which has to benefit both the global economy and the children involved in the Curriculum for Excellence
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Social media impact on political campaigns Mr Sajjad Naseer American politics March 2014 Lahore School of Economics Acknowledgement I would like to convey my deep affection to few persons and would love to acknowledge their appreciative help in our research project. The persons include my instructor Sir Sajjad Naseer and Ms. Maheen Haroon . Contents Abstract: Research on this topic would show on overall
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Oil painting - The School of Athens (after Raphael) Object: Oil painting Place of origin: Rome‚ Italy (painted) Date: 1752-1755 (painted) Artist/Maker: Mengs‚ Anton Raphael‚ born 1728 - died 1779 (artist) Raphael‚ born 1483 - died 1520 (after‚ artist) Materials and Techniques: oil on canvas Credit Line: Given by the Duke of Northumberland‚ 1926 Museum number: P.36-1926 Gallery location: In Storage Public access description Anton Raphael Mengs (1728-1779) was born in Bohemia now Czech Republic
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The early seventies was a period of social and political conflict among many Americans. What do you think was the most contentious issue? Be as specific as you can be in showing how the issue you chose caused conflict and tension among Americans‚ and be clear about which Americans. I believe the early seventies was a period of social and political conflict among many Americans because of the many different “ideas” and “beliefs” of how life should be lived were being outwardly spoken about. Many
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