...the time around Ancient Rome to now in The United States? Ancient Rome’s city population was about 1 million people. They were also overcrowded, noisy and even walking was dangerous. Cities today in The U.S. aren’t as unsafe as then because we have people to keep us safe, such as police officers, firefighters, etc. The United States cities overall are still overcrowded and noisy most of the time. There’s a diverse amount of people now in The U.S., our population didn’t used to be 319,062,017+ (a birth every 8 seconds and a death every 13 seconds). But ever since people started migrating from different countries, our community has expanded. Asian, Caucasian, African American, Hispanic/ Mexican and Multiracial...
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...AH 290-2: ANCIENT ROME AND ITS MONUMENTS John Cabot University, Spring Semester 2013 Wednesdays, 9:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., on location in Rome; rooms for midterm exam and evening sessions to be confirmed 3 credits; 45 contact hours Professor: Lila E. Yawn, Ph.D. Email: lila.yawn@gmail.com ; office hours by appointment NOTA BENE: This version of the syllabus replaces and supercedes the version previously posted on line. Description This upper-level survey course examines the art and architecture of ancient Rome from the traditional date of the city’s founding in 753 BCE to the year in 312 CE, when Constantine the Great captured the city, paving the way for the major cultural shifts of the fourth and fifth centuries. This specific section of AH290 focuses upon art and architecture as evidence for daily life in ancient Rome. Through the direct study of archeological sites, buildings, sculptures, paintings, ceramics, and other objects, accompanied by directed readings of ancient sources in translation, the course assists students in cultivating a vivid vision of ancient Rome and the lives of its inhabitants—their material surroundings, social organization, work lives, religious practices, and leisure activities. All class meetings, except for those for the midterm and final examinations and two in-class sessions (see spreadsheet), take place at archaeological sites and museums in or near Rome. Objectives In this course students will learn to: • Describe...
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...Slavery in Ancient Rome Rome as far research show had always exploited slaves, however during the early Republic Rome saw its slave population multiply significantly from a series of wars and conquests. This paper will discuss the rights and responsibilities of Roman slaves during the Republican era and early empire. It will also analyze the impact slavery had on Rome’s economic situation as well the impact on roman society and culture. Rome did not always have such an abundance of slaves. It was not until they conquered Corinth and sacked Carthage did they amass a significant amount of slaves. Some authors estimate that the number of slaves reached 300 000-350 000 in a total population of 900 000- 950 000 in Rome during the Augustan era.[1] It is of course impossible to determine the exact amount of slaves during this time, but nevertheless this estimate of slaves is still one third of the population. The Punic Wars between Rome and Carthage mark the beginning of Rome’s “addiction” to slavery. After Rome had consolidated the main land of what is now Italy, this brought them into contact with much greater powers. The first Punic War (264-241 B.C) began when both Rome and Carthage took interest in Sicily.[2] Herodotus notes the significance of this first of many battles by comparing it to the battle of Salamis. He states, “They say too, that the victory of Gelo and Thero in Sicily over Hamilcar the Carthaginians tell out upon the very day that the Hellenes...
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...family only to find out that he is too late. As he grieves over there death, he is captured and is sold as a slave for combat. Reduced to slavery, Maximus rises through the ranks of the gladiatorial arena to avenge the murder of his father and his Emperor. The movie “Gladiator” is fairly accurate according to the three areas that are focused on in this essay, weapons and military strategy, clothing and architecture. This paper will explore these aspects that were portrayed in the film pertaining whether or not it was accurate or inaccurate according to its time period. The area of weapons and military strategy was accurate. The film opens up with a horrific fight scene that is about to take place against the Germanic barbarians. Before the battle begins, it is shown that the Romans take their time to set up the weaponry. The Roman army and gladiator’s battle stance and weapons were accurately portrayed, many of them were shown. Also, Roman General Maximus and his family are shown in a field of wheat and animals suggesting that before he was a farmer. Research states that the Roman army developed fighting techniques that was harsh and very effective. Romans took their time to set up their weaponry because they wanted to wipe out their enemy in one blow, they did...
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...and Fall of Rome The Economics Behind an Empire 4/18/2013 ECO 120 Seb Jaramillo The Rise and Fall of Rome To many people, the ancient world has always been a topic of great interest and study. The ancient world is essentially the explanation for how the world ended up where it is today. Our ancestors laid down the foundation that would help form and mold today’s civilization and the way people live out their lives in modern times. Perhaps no civilization of the past did more for the future than the efforts and contributions of the Roman Empire. For almost a millennia, the Romans controlled the vast majority of the world. Their Empire made it possible to spread wealth and knowledge to the far corners of the world and lay down a base common knowledge that helped pave the path for people to follow. This paper shall look into the background of Rome and see what economic forces helped lead to the formation of such a formidable empire. What allowed these people to become so wealthy and construct a vast territory? Why was it easy for the Romans to do so much while many other nations are still set back in our day and age? The paper shall also look at the forces at work near the end of the Western Empire that brought an end to the glory and majesty of Rome and how this knowledge can perhaps produce a means of prevention of the same fate for the United States. The city of Rome became a Republic around the year 509 BC. By the end of the first century BC Rome controlled almost...
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...The Numerical Impact & History Of A Materialistic Society University Author Note Abstract This paper utilizes four published research articles and six online renowned articles that contain relevant information and reports on how various materialistic spending and reasoning has impacted numerous societies over different times in history. The piece will compare and contrast the benefits of unnecessary spending on an economy as well as one’s state of mind. It’ll also delve in to the common practice of obtaining material for impression purposes and the benefits or lack thereof of doing so. The paper will also draw common correlation between jewelry and society all over history to modern daytime to find the more significant aspect to a society between living and impression. Centuries of historical documents suggest that a materialistic society causes a population to be more unhappy, divided and non-beneficial because of its emphasis on overvaluing items in the process of finding happiness. The emphasis on earning our peers acceptance through materials would lead us to achieve further happiness but statistics prove other wise. In ancient Rome, Asia and Africa along with medieval Europe there has been recorded history of how excess goods and jewelry were used to accentuate their self-importance and status to others. In modern time we find ourselves shopping, adding unnecessary expenses to our lives during the holiday seasons to reach a level of acceptance...
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...abundance of information, which I will be utilizing in my future papers. Prewriting is the preliminary draft to the final writing. When I initially read Prewriting it was very boring. As I continued on, here comes Writer’s Block. Writer’s block has been evident. I have it right now. Many times playing music, going to a quiet place or even stretching just doesn’t work. The symptoms and cures explanation is a great resource writers’ can utilize if they experience a dead end in writing. However, it is very difficult to read about writing, then write about it…not exciting. Creating a thesis statement is very important because it gives the reader or audience an idea on what type of paper you are writing . An analytical paper is based on research and statistical data gathered, expository gives and explanation, which is what this journal is and an argumentative paper is used when trying to convince a reader about a specific topic by using material facts and sources and remaining impartial. Lastly, the most interesting part of this reading was the Stasis Theory. This component of writing capture my attention because as a child my sixth grade English teacher would give us a reminder when writing an essay to state the: Who, What, When, Where, Why and How? Stasis can be used in various topics relating to research, investigative techniques and problem solving. It was interesting to know this theory was used in ancient Rome to resolve legal...
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...Romans 12:14-21 An Exegetical Paper on Forgiving Your Enemies Romans 12:14-21 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly; never be conceited. Repay no one evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble n the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends upon you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God; for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” No, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals upon his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. I. Introduction In our life, there will be people we run across that will not like us no matter what we do. At that moment we will need to make a choice, payback or forgiveness. One of the most prevalent problems plaguing modern Christianity is an insincere attitude when it comes to loving our enemies. George Washington Carver said, “I will never let another man ruin my life by making me hate him.” It all comes down to our attitude. Romans 12:14 (NLT) talks about attitude and how we need to act towards people who treat us wrong. “Bless those who persecute you. Don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them”. Why is this easier said than done? Human nature we want payback or at least what we think is payback...
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...Login 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 Join The Research Paper Factory $10,995 VIEW Join Search Browse Saved Papers Search over 100,000 Essays Home Page » Other Topics Accountability In: Other Topics Accountability This essay is all about accountability. Where it came from and why it’s important today. The word “accountable” has so much history behind it. Accountability is important on all levels. Being able to be accountable is a corner stone of being a working member of society. Accountability is a word with many different meanings. This essay will explore what accountability is, where it comes from, and what it means to “be accountable”. Websters dictionary defines it as such: the quality or state of being accountable; especially; an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for ones actions. "Accountability" stems from late Latin accomptare (to account), a prefixed form of computare (to calculate), which in turn derived from putare (to reckon). While the word itself does not appear in English until its use in 13th century Norman England, the concept of account-giving has ancient roots in record keeping activities related to governance and money-lending systems that first developed in Ancient Israel, Babylon, Egypt, Greece, and later, Rome What is accountability and the definition: (DOD) The obligation imposed by law or lawful order or regulation on an officer or other person for keeping accurate record of property, documents, or funds. The person having...
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...Patrick Frank, Pearson Prentice/Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, 07458. Method of Presentation: Lectures with PowerPoint presentations and class discussion. Student Learning Outcomes: Art 100 – Introduction to Art Concepts is a survey course whose purpose is to develop the ability of students to see an art object or building on objective, perceptual, and interpretive levels. The student will learn the vocabulary of art; recognize the materials and techniques of art processes and learn to recognize the historical styles and changing tastes of the public and the art market. To evaluate the student outcomes, standards of achievement will be measured by exams, practice tests, class participation, museum reports and research papers. This will identify how successfully each student processes the visual images and the meanings that they contain. Specific areas of student development will be: 1. Communication. Students will listen to multi-media presentations,...
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...Hellenistic period (323 BC – 31 BC) are as renowned as Cleopatra VII (69 BC – 30 BC), the Egyptian queen. The focus of a wide array of Western historical texts, music, poems, literature, and arts, Cleopatra has been widely portrayed as a Queen who ruled her subjects and her Roman lovers through sex and gender. Despite such portrayals, very little is known about Cleopatra and there are doubts among historians that such accounts are an inaccurate depiction of Cleopatra. This paper will research studies on Cleopatra to determine whether the accounts of her ruling through sexual liaisons are accurate or they are propaganda developed to tarnish her impeccable reputation. The argument among scholars is that most of the accounts that currently depict Cleopatra VII as a Queen who used sex and gender to rule are erroneous. Roller argues that those accounts are the consequence of a perverse male-dominated historiography out to depict her as an extension of men in her life (2). According to Roller, modern and ancient male-dominated historiographies betray their chauvinistic attitudes towards Cleopatra in the manner in which they portray her primary accomplishments as the destruction of her male lovers (2). Such portrayals were necessary because of their effectiveness in discrediting Cleopatra’s achievements. Roller and Salisbury’s studies dismiss claims that Cleopatra ruled through sex and gender through his argument that Cleopatra was the first woman in classical era and the...
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...A man named Mark Antony, who was part of the second Triumvirate that took over the Roman throne after Caesar’s death, sent for Cleopatra for questions about her former allegiance to Rome and Caesar. Of course, Cleopatra sees this as an excellent opportunity to seduce another world leader for power! Except this man she ended up actually truly loving with her whole heart and soul. Anyhow, she desired to make a magnificent entrance into Rome to impress Antony. She decided to go wild and arrive in Rome on a ship made of pure gold that was rowed by silver oars and decorated with royal purple sails. Her lady maids gave her an Aphrodite make over and she lay scantily dressed on a white sofa beneath a golden canopy. She also...
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...FRATERNITY By Martinez, Rugem Joy M. And Espinosa, Pamela A Research Paper in English IV (IV-M) January 20, 2012 Presented to Mrs. Janet Villaroya Teacher Table of Contents I.Introduction A. Background of the Study B. The Statement of the Problem C. Significance of the Study D. Definition of Terms II.Body A. History B. Types of Fraternities C. College and University Fraternities D. Trade Guils III.Conclusion A. Findings B. Summary C. Comments D. Recommendation IV.Bibliography I.Introduction Fraternities and sororities are visible in all colleges and state universities since the 1700's. They were first established to encourage activities outside of the classroom. There are exciting volunteer opportunities and social outlets available in joining these organizations. Not everyone have enough time once someone enters in. In Greece, fans of sororities and fraternities argue that their system gives students leadership opportunities and lasting friendships. This is true in many cases but some sororities and fraternities have more excuses for getting drunk and doing potentially dangerous pranks. And nowadays...
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...world we have to decide now, so we know where we are going in life. When I get a job, I want to be an architectural engineer, and live in Rome, Italy. Some would ask, “Why Rome? Why not some other place, more modern?” First off, Rome is not old fashioned, as most would thin. It may be an old city, but it is up to date, as it has to so it can survive. It may look old, but on the inside, it’s just as modern as any other city. One of the reasons I was...
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... Unit 2 Individual Project Topics in Cultural Studies HUMA215-1301A-36 Vernacular language is native of a particular group, region or country; mainly spoken as opposed to written. Until the 12th century, Latin was the language used among the educated and within literature. It is no surprise that Latin had such an impact on the medieval world. Latin owes its dominance to the rise of the Roman Empire from several hundred years B.C. to its demise around 1200 A.D. All through the time that it reigned supreme, Rome exported not only its values, architecture, law and art, but also its language. When the empire began to fall, the Latin language began to lose its hold on the people of Europe and North Africa. Since the empire began shrinking as early as the eighth and ninth century it is not surprising that the people living furthest from Rome itself were the first to undergo a cultural and ethnic revival, an integral part of this revival would be the use of their own vernacular language rather than the use of Latin. Latin became widely spread with the expansion of the Roman Empire. Latin eventually became the dominant the dominant language in the western half of the Empire. There were several Italic languages all belonging to the Indo-European linguistic family, Latin was among languages and its development was influenced by other tongues, including Celtic, Etruscan and Greek languages. All languages undergo...
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