In Ancient Greece‚ the two largest poleis (city-states) Athens and Sparta are evidence of two opposite forms of government. Athens adopted a more democratic approach while Sparta was governed by two kings. Though near each other‚ Ancient Greece consisted of poleis each of whom was governed separately and differently than one another. In the following I will answer a few questions posed regarding Greece‚ Sparta and the various city-states. Athens Early on only men who owned land could hold public
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Struggled to make decision on Poland and eastern Europe‚ the “Pandora Box of infinite troubles” Finally decided eastern European governments would be freely elected but pro-Russian The Yalta compromise over eastern Europe broke down almost immediately Even before the conference‚ Bulgaria and Poland were controlled by communists who arrived home with the Red Army - Postwar Potsdam Conference of July 1945 o Long-avoided differences over eastern Europe finally
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What is a Hero? What is a hero? What makes him or her different from everyone else? In Phillip Zimbardo’s article “What Makes a Hero?” he states that heroes surround us. One in five or 20 percent of people qualify as heroes. Seventy-two percent of people report helping another person in a dangerous emergency. Sixteen percent report whistle blowing on an injustice. Six percent report sacrificing for a non-relative or stranger and fifteen percent report defying an unjust authority (1). Although
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Myths are more comforting than reality Since the first known civilizations and cultures‚ up to the industrial revolution and sudden expansion of education‚ myths and legends have occupied an important place in human understanding of reality. With their help‚ people have explained not only everyday events that were difficult to conceive‚ but also the unusual and rare ones. They were the source of comfort at difficult times‚ restoring people’s faith in justice‚ stability and worth of ideals. Myths
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the cancer century. This is because more than a hundred types of cancer have been discovered in this century‚ and secondly‚ because enormous medical efforts were made to fight all kinds of cancers all over the world. In the early decades of the century‚ cancer was considered to be a fatal disease‚ and although many cancers remain fatal‚ medical therapy has developed significantly over the years such that most cancers can be treated and cured. After decades of struggling with various cancers‚ doctors
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about how all three fit together to lead to EFFECTIVE instruction. (5 points) The science‚ art and service of teaching is what makes up the classroom. The science is crucial for the information that is given to the children. The art of teaching is used to make the information
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Technology Make a Difference? In Port Jackson‚ the first British colony of New South Wales arrived. When the colony arrived in January 1788‚ they came across Aboriginal people who were known to fish around Port Jackson. As of today‚ there is said to be over 580 species that live in the waters around Port Jackson. The Aboriginal people had been fishing in these areas long enough to make fish a part of their diet. When the British brought their colony to Port Jackson‚ they learned to also make fish part
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chronic mental disorder with abnormal or violent social behavior. A Psychopath is misunderstood‚ overlooked and marked as killers‚ rapists‚ sadists‚ etc. Even though‚ that’s not always the case‚ and there are ways to mis-diagnose this. Finding out what makes them a Psychopath is key‚ whether it’s a mental illness or chemicals in the brain‚ there are tests to prove or disprove this. Psychopaths are often diagnosed with ASPD (Antisocial Personality Disorder). Many Psychopaths have ASPD but not all people
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similarities you see between a Puritan family and your family. Some similarities between a Puritan family and mine is that each member of my family has a job. For example‚ I clean the bathroom‚ my sister unloads the dishwasher‚ my mom- and sometimes dad- makes dinner‚ and my dad takes out the trash. 2. List any differences that you see between a Puritan family and your
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Words Hurt More Than Actions No person should be allowed to verbally harass another. It is wrong to bully someone and say they did it because of their strong moral or religious belief. If they have something to tell another person it should be something their doing wrong‚ like if they stole something‚ and not because of how the person is (sexual orientation‚ religion‚ etc.). Michigan should not of have passed this bill because verbal abuse is worse than physical abuse. The state is practically
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