the definition of the motet can be seen between the 13th and 14th centuries. It is appropriate to begin in the 13th century‚ when the motet was originated. Originally‚ the motet was seen as a decoration of chant‚ for it was based on the sacred Latin texts of the Gregorian chant. In the early motet the tenor‚ or bottom voice‚ sang original Gregorian chant. In terms of form‚ it originated as a troped clausula. This changed in the 14th century when the idea of the motet was more secular‚ the tenor
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The Mongols conquest in the regions of China and the Middle East had significant similarities and differences in their political and economic aspects. In china the Mongols rule was called Yuan Dynasty and in the Middle East it was called the Ilkhanate of Persia. There are many similarities and differences between China and the Middle East under the ruling of the Mongols‚ Politically and economically. Politically some differences are how the Mongols inhabited each of the areas as well as how they
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Mongolians conquest is one of the most peculiar parts about history. How horse nomads from the steppes were able to create the largest land empire in human history is a question that historians have tried to address for a long time. Mongolians were so successful in their conquests because they were created from their steppe lifestyle of horse and bow and received the uniting leader that they needed in 1204‚ Genghis Khan. The Mongols were first recorded in 618-907 in China. Their word for "Mongol" means
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seventh century. The Arabic word “jihad” is translated as struggling or striving . It is most often associated with the concept of a spiritual or “holy war”. It is a religious duty used to portray a believer’s devotion to Islam. Throughout history the spread of Islam has been categorized between three periods‚ most commonly known as the “Three Jihads”. The first jihad was the imperialism in five continents between 700-1000 AD‚ the second jihad involved the Christian Crusades as well as the Mongol conquest
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Ruta Malsky 11-26-11 Pd 6 The Positive and Negative effects of Mongol Practice and Belief The Mongol empire was the world’s largest empire. The Mongol’s practices and beliefs had both positive and negative effects. The large Mongolian empire promoted communication and diversity; however‚ despite this positive effect‚ the Mongolian empire housed the deaths of many innocent people. In addition to this‚ the Mongol empire fostered various religions‚ but enforced the same practices on everyone‚
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Europe in the 14th Century and the Renaissance The 14th century was anything but pleasant for the people living in Europe at the time. There were so many factors and conditions that ultimately helped pave the way for the Renaissance. I will focus on the key influences during this period that contributed to the development of this “rebirth”. The most significant impact that you must address right off the bat is‚ the Black Death. With the plague wiping out nearly one-third of Europe’s population
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gamble‚ kill‚ and do just about everything for money and material things. We overestimate the power of money‚ but in the end the things we most value are not store bought. The one thing that I value the most that money can’t buy is my family because they always support me‚ guide me through life‚ and love me unconditionally. I came home one day‚ lay down on my bed and sulked. I had had a terrible day at school and was very upset. My mom came in and asked what was wrong‚ but I didn’t want to talk about
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3 Most Valuable Things to Me The first thing valuable to me is God‚ he gives me the strength to get up everyday and want better‚ he gives me health‚ a wonderful life‚ a blessed mother and family. He also valuable‚ because he watches over me everyday and makes sure I’m ok‚ he made very unique and I thank him everyday. The second thing valuable to me is my mother. She motivates me to get a education and want to become a better person. She is one person that I can rely on to get anything I need
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hundred years ago‚ during the 13th Century‚ a small tribe from the grasslands or steppes of central Asia conquered much of the known world” (background essay). Most of the world called the Mongols “barbarian” referring to people who lived beyond the reach of civilization‚ people who savage‚ evil. Were they barbarians spreading death and destruction‚ or is there more to the story? Cultures had both expanded through conquest and changed the dynamics of regions. The Mongols were important for their limitless
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13th‚ 14th‚ and 15th Amendments The thirteenth amendment formally abolished the institution of slavery‚ and gave congress the power to enforce it. The thirteenth amendment was necessary because even though the Emancipation Proclamation declared slaves in the south to be freed‚ the southern states refused to free them‚ and the amendment encompassed the entire U.S. and it’s territories. Overall‚ I feel the amendment was a success‚ because it gave the government the ability to enforce it as a law
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