Empire were the largest and longest-lasting empires that were ever made by the western world. Rome inspired many countries and civilization with their art‚ literature‚ and architecture. The Roman Empire took and change the best features of cultures it conquered‚ places like Egypt‚ Greece‚ and‚ Asia. While they did take things from other civilizations‚ the roman empire made great contributions to language‚ law‚ and architecture. Rome’s origins came from a tribe of Iron Age called Latins who invaded
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the people‚ who saw in him a champion against despotism and privilege. Despite his unconventional approach and self-proclaimed madness‚ Mirabeau’s popularity soared‚ with Aix-en-Provence and Marseille swiftly choosing him as their representative. Renowned for his oratory skills‚ he became the most accomplished public speaker of the Estates General‚ advocating for the rebranding of the third estate as an assembly "of the people" to challenge the established order. Mirabeau’s influence and the growing
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Discuss how much of Roman society and thought were Greek in origin. There were so much of Roman society and thoughts that were of Greek in origin; however‚ to fully appreciate how this came to be‚ it is essential to understand how the relationship between the Roman society and the Greek began. In 275 BC when the Romans in Italy began its expansion projects‚ they quickly conquered the vast majority of cities in the Mediterranean and furiously engaged the Carthaginians in a tough battle. This expansion
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How did Hinduism influence Indian society? What similarities do they have with these religions? Although Hinduism has no central doctrine‚ the beliefs have spread throughout the Indian society; the country in which its main effect is. These beliefs include the concept of karma‚ reincarnation‚ respect for all forms of life‚ and respect for other religions. The largest effect however‚ is the caste system that is placed on society. The belief is that each person’s life has Ashramas‚ four life stages
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the way‚ people were urged to save oil for the explosives. In figure 5‚ instead of throwing out used oil‚ in the image oil is poured out in the explosives. The oil is making the bombs active. Therefore‚ the message is clear that the left over oil that people may think that it won’t work anymore‚ and it is good enough to be thrown out‚ people must take it to the dealer instead where they can use it effectively. The message is mostly intended for women‚ seeing that they are the ones who cook. They
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to the throne‚ shows her confidence in what she does. The queen has spent her 65 years on the British throne with dignity and respect for her country and herself‚ never saying anything inappropriate or too concervertal. Queen Elizabeth II never did any of her work unprofessional and always took challenges with a specific approach. As Erica Hill of CBS News said‚ “After 60 years on the throne‚ Queen Elizabeth II is clearly not slowing down” (Hill). She is not giving up on all the work she put
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Peter the Great and Ivan the Terrible Did you know‚ Peter the Great and Ivan the Terrible both became the leaders of Russia at under the of 16? While Peter the Great and Ivan the Terrible strengthened the central government and took power from the nobles‚ Ivan the Terrible gained loyalty through death threats‚ whereas Peter the Great gave land to the poor to make them loyal. Peter the Great was born in Moscow‚ Russia in 1672. Peter took over as ruler in 1682‚ after Ivan V’s death. When he became ruler at the age of ten
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Smith’s Influence in the Post-Smith Period One need not have perused this chapter to realize how great Smith’s influence on economics has remained in the two centuries after his death. But let us stop for a moment to consider how he affected some important scholars; we pause briefly to consider Edmond Burke (1729-1797)‚ Irish statesman‚ political theorist and philosopher. His Reflections on the Revolution in France (1790) is viewed by Muller as the “single most influential work of conservative thought
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gained independence from Great Britain and soon followed the start of the French revolution. In 1789 France was under bankruptcy from excessive spending of their king‚ therefore the storming of the Bastille signaled their revolution. Furthermore‚ the influence of America on France can be explained through the French fur trappers living in western America. The French occupying America‚ supported the Americans during their Revolution‚ therefore when they went back home to France they spread ideas of freedom
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superintendent of the Female Nursing Establishment of the English General Hospitals in Turkey. She took a revolutionary step by being the first women to ever hold that position‚ and she was very proud and happy. Nightingale had such a dramatic influence on nursing when the Crimean War started. “For 18 months during an otherwise forgettable war‚ Nightingale supervised a group of nurses in a British military hospital.” (Hobbs). Soon her excitement of holding that new position was replaced by her determination
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