exception in this regard. Women who held higher positions in the society had quite independent lives‚ along with sixth century Spartan women; however‚ Athenian women did not share the same liberties as their neighbors. Athenian women rarely left their homes‚ but when they did‚ it was for religious purposes or festivals. Aristotle best summed up the role of Athenian women with a quote which basically says the woman in meant to bear children and maintain a home. Women were not completely
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Description The Orycteropus afer‚ otherwise known as the aardvark‚ is an animal that is roughly pig-like in appearance‚ not too short or tall‚ with very strong features. The aardvark’s body has bilateral symmetry‚ meaning it can be divided into two parts that are symmetrical. They are medium sized standing at about 24 inches at the shoulder. Aardvark’s have body sizes ranging from about 43 to 53 in. with tail sizes ranging from 21 to 26 inches. While their height and length may not be too
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was required to read two texts: One was of a Corinthian speaking about the Athenians to the Spartans; the other was a speech of the Athenians describing themselves to the Spartans. Let’s begin with the first text. The Corinthian that described the Athenians had a strong favor for them over the Spartans. My understanding of this text is that the speaker didn’t care much for the Spartan culture. He claimed‚ “The Athenians are innovators‚ quick to make plans and quick to put what they have planned
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There are several major differences and similarities in the way people lived in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. 1. Middle Ages; people had a sense of place‚ community was important. Renaissance; People wanted more out of life‚ individualism was emphasized. In both periods‚ social classess existed‚ but they were less rigid in the Renaissance. 2. Middle Ages; Feudalism. Renaissance; Rise of towns and cities. Both; universities‚ the only difference being the curriculum. 3. Middles Ages;
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‘Athenian marriages were based on usefulness rather than affection’ How far do you agree with this statement? Give the reasons for your views and support them with details from the Athenian sources you have studied. Marriage was one of the key elements of an Athenian society‚ alongside the importance of children; the importance of marriage was just as valued and necessary for Athenians. The purpose of marriage in Athens was to represent a business arrangement between the fathers of the women and
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The Middle Ages can be viewed as a time of progress‚ innovation‚ and greatness by the number of things. There are two things I consider to be essensials: 1). The innovation and advances in agricultural and trading system and 2) Magna Carta. During the time of late Antiquity and Middle Ages‚ most of the people in the Europe were farmers and worked on the Master’s lands. They heavily relied on the previous system called "two - field system." However‚ In the Middle Ages‚ this has improved‚ and they
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The end of the Cold War and the demise of the Soviet communist empire have shown the dominance of liberal democracy and capitalism over all other possible alternatives. The emerging ``New World Order`` has been characterized by the collapse of communism and the global demand for democracy. Fukuyama even went as far as declaring the ``end of history``: `what we may be witnessing is not the end of the Cold War‚ or the passing of a particular period of postwar history‚ but the end of history as such:
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Though the Inca and Mayan empires existed at different times in history‚ they have a few things in common. Like other societies throughout history though‚ they have many things that set them apart from each other. The biggest similarity they share is that they both had control of massive empires that eventually ceased to exist. To start off with‚ the Mayans existed earlier in history than the Incas. The Mayans existed from 1000 BC to AD 1697 and no one is quite certain what wiped out their ancient
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Countries like Austria and Argentina have many similarities and differences and are countries that are talked about‚ but what about the other features that people never go into depth about. Argentina is a country located in South America and it is a least developed country. Argentina is located in Southern South America‚ bordering Chile‚ Bolivia‚ Paraguay‚ Uruguay‚ and Brazil. It is covered by mountains which includes the Andes Mountains. Argentina is also covered with rivers and consists of lakes
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choices are not yours. It is also thought as a Utopia‚ an endless party and everlasting harmony. However paradise‚ in this case‚ is not perfect‚ but who knows better? One similarity between the book and the movie is the main characters‚ Jonas‚ who was able to go to Elsewhere with his youthful companion‚ Gabriel. Another similarity was the Giver’s link to Rosemary. Aside from being the previous Receiver‚ Rosemary was the Giver’s daughter. Asher and Jonas were best friends in both as well. Jonas
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