...the Great was a leader who kept his people in mind. He was very successful, as he became known as one of history’s most successful empire builders, but he did not rule with force or fighting—he used respect and compromise. Darius on the other hand was also super successful as a leader, but his methods were all done with the idea of a central rule, used force and was much more distant from his people than Cyrus. 2. What was so distinctive about Zoroastrianism? In what ways did it differ from Hinduism and Buddhism? -Zoroastrianism contained...
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...The Greek historian was an outstanding Archean legate and political leader. He developed a strong interest in history and military topics. At a young age he was elected as commander of cavalry of the Archean league. In the midst of the Pereus of Macedonia war, the Greeks were held captive by the Romans including Polybius. He was forced to become part of the Roman society. Over time Polybius converted to the Roman military assisting Scipio Aemilianus. They traveled to Africa, Spain and Southern France and experienced the destruction of Carthrage in 146. Becoming part of the Roman society would dramatically impact Polybius and influence his writings. One of his significant...
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...three are some of the values of the Greek Heroic Code that millions of Greek soldiers lived by thousands of years ago. The question is which values would lead to a more virtuous society and which one would lead to a more peaceful, virtuous society and which one would lead to a successful, powerful society. I think that the Cardigan Core Values would lead to a more virtuous society. This is important because in today’s world, war is not the center of society rather good leadership and allies make a better country. I will argue this by proving how the Core Values are better, why the Heroic Code is worse, and which one I would rather live in and how that supports my thoughts....
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...The ideas and creations that continue to be used in modern society demonstrate how inspiring the Ancient Greeks were. Greece is a series of islands, known as an archipelago that contained a number of city- states, such as Athens and Sparta, and were ruled by Ephors. Greece has a very mountainous terrain, with only 20% of arable land. Greece also has irregular coastlines that enhance their ability to trade. The contributions of classical Greece benefit Western civilization greatly because of the creation of democracy, which provides citizens with a voice, and the philosophies taught by Socrates and Aristotle, which have shaped educational practices. Also, Euclid and other Greek mathematicians advanced dramatically in geometry, allowing for improvements...
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...Students try to pick a Greek house that has members that think, act, and have the same hobbies as they do. The close-knit atmosphere combined with the desire to have their peers approval is a great example of the theory group minds. In group minds by novelist Doris Lessing, she states that “We also find our thinking changing because we belong to a group” (Lessing 595). This theory would explain how a member of a house can conform to the other member’s way of thinking. If everyone in the house believes that hazing is acceptable, others who are against it could start to also find it acceptable. This is how someone who usually thinks something like overdrinking is wrong, would soon find themselves taking one drink too many. Author Hank Nuwer used his book The Hazing Reader to describe what would happen if someone didn’t conform to how the others thought. When a house member begins to voice their opinion against a house activity, other members will try to convince this person to see the houses way of things, trying to make their opinion conform to be like everyone else's. If this...
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...many that migrated to The Bahamas such as; Chinese, Lebanese, Greeks, Haitians and the Jews. A single migrant may engage in three types of migration in his or her lifetime. These include, long stay residence short stay residence and return migration. The migration dynamic reflects the interplay of international, national and highly personal circumstances, Migration is a universal phenomenon. Millions of immigrants made The Bahamas their permanent residence, But how did these migrants impacted The Bahamas, socially and economically in the twentieth century. First I will be discussing the Chinese. The Chinese first began arriving in the late 19th century, but most immigrants arrived in the 1920's and quickly proved to be enterprising businessmen. According to (Gayle Saunders from-islanders in the steam), there were numerous that were skilled framers and they also contributed a lot to The Bahamas. There is where the Chinese who partnership and opened up their own restaurant. I can infer that Charles Chea and Henry Wong opened a Chinese restaurant on Bay Street which is still in operation today. So Economically, it provides Jobs for our native Bahamians, Chinese-Bahamians have a long history, dating back to at least 1879. Chinese originated from Cuba – explaining why Hispanic surnames are not uncommon and start in the laundry and cleaning industries. The Chinese were indeed hard-workers, they believed in being successful which they were. The Chinese mainly left their country because...
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...started in Albuquerque, NM and is beginning to branch off into other states such as Texas and Colorado. It became very successful over short 35 years of life. Jon Patten was born on July 10, 1953 in Pontiac, Michigan but Patten grew up in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan instead of his birth town. He attended Alma College in Alma, Michigan and then St. John's College in Annapolis, Maryland; there he studied Western civilization and philosophy. Patten studied western civilization and philosophy for about two years but did not get a degree. At the age of 36 years old he and his wife Julia got married and have been married for over 20 years. Jon and Julia have four children together which are all sons and one granddaughter, Isabella who is 7 years old. As of 2009 they have five Australian shepherds named Pasqual, Zella, Charlie, Jack and Kalle, two Havanese dogs named Monte and Raymond, a cocker spaniel named Snicker. The family also has 12 sheep, 12 ducks, two reptiles and a cat named Mario. By learning of all the animals he has, he sounds like a extreme...
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...The Greek Life Community on College Campuses Parker Thomas Community Paper Examining the details and different aspects of a certain community can give you a real insight on the different cultures and backgrounds of its inhabitants. Doing this can reveal information you may not have known before, or truths about the community that you thought you knew before. Many people base their opinions of a community on the general information that is known about them. However, you cannot truly understand these people unless you dig down and really investigate how they live and interact with the world. By studying, researching, and observing the community, you can unveil how the group is perceived and how those perceptions actually fit the society. While using several forms of, both primary and secondary, research I was able to discover many common themes and stereotypes that are incorporated with members of the Greek Life on college campuses. These themes consist of good and bad labels that have been put upon this community. While some hold true, I was able to disprove several others with my research. These themes have, both positively and negatively, effected the reputation and name of the Greek world and its members. They cause many people to be afraid or not want to become apart of this community, while they don’t realize the full truth. These members stand for much more than they are perceived to, and they have many durable and ageless principles that still exist today. However...
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...so, “But Xerxes found his words unbelievable, and once again he asked how so small a force could fight against his army”(Herodotus 8). This example explains how Xerxes is confused about how the Greeks will fight his army that is much larger. This property Xerxes as a weak leader because a leader should not be confused. They should be able to compensate any difference or setbacks that confront them. Herodotus...
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...cultures do not conduct business the same as they do in the United States. Before doing businesses in other cultures, managers need to study the culture of the country they will be working in. They need to become familiar with business etiquette, time management, dining etiquette, nonverbal communication, religion, and personal space. If managers have an understanding of the previously listed concepts, they will be successful in managing in another country. For example, a manager doing business in Greece should be aware of how Greeks feel about time management. Managers should leave ample time in their schedules when conducting business meetings in Greece. Greeks are not strict about time and it is common for meetings to start late. They are also big on developing personal relationships. When conducting a business meeting, it will be common for someone to interject and ask personal information about income, weight, and marital status. One should not become offended because they are only trying to build a relationship. A deep relationship will result in a successful business venture in Greece...
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...Society Comparison How does what we glorify now as a society compare to what was glorified in past societies such as the ones during the time of The Iliad and The White Snake? The answer is one that will take us through a comparison of bronze aged greek society and medieval society . After we compare the differences, we then must address some of the similarities of these societies. Some specific comparisons between our society and greek society are how crucial property and glory obtained through combat was to a warrior. When comparing our society now to the medieval society at the time of the white snake a specific difference is the social hierarchy . Finally when discussing the similarities it will become apparent that some aspects of life such as war and overcoming great odds will always be glorified throughout time. One of the main differences between what is glorified in our society today and greek society is property and how it affects social status and glory obtained through combat. An example of this is when Achilles’ spoil of war, Briseis, is taken from him and claims his glory has...
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... Is Greek Life a Good Thing For Colleges? You may have heard of people like Mathew McConaughy, Donald Trump, Eli Manning, Brad Pitt, Erin Andrews, Alicia Keyes, and Jennifer Garner. This group of people are all successful but being successful is not the only thing they have in common. Each one of them were a brother or sister of a Greek Organization at the college they attended. A Greek organization is more formally known as fraternity and sorority groups. These groups are an organized society of men and women connected together in an environment of friendship and brotherhood or sisterhood. They are dedicated to the academic and social growth of its members. For many years people have tried to ban Greek groups from college universities. These people say that fraternities and sororities do nothing to help the university. These people are wrong. I believe that fraternities and sororities are positive organizations that help the college and the students do well and should not be banned. Fraternities and sororities make the college experience more enjoyable for students, members are active in the community and the university, and after they graduate they will have multiple connections because of the many brothers and sisters they have. Greek organizations have a long history and it is taking serious by members. Grades are also an important factor to the brothers and sisters; they will not take their education lightly because they will be punished. Ryans 2 Greek Life, as...
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...Waters, Matt. “Cyrus and the Achaemenids”. Iran 42 (2004): 91–102. Web. The Feeling of Victory. The Agony of Defeat. The Fires of Rebirth. The Joy of Conquest. The reign of the Achaemenid Dynasty of the Persian Empire, or the Achaemenid Empire, was riddled with emotions and success. It’s everlasting influence that still inspires us to this day leads some historians to deem the Achaemenids, one of the most powerful and influential empires in history (Zeinert 70). The Achaemenid Empire’s influence was only increased by their legendary battles with the Greek. The area from which the Achaemenid Empire sprang(current day Iran) was inhabited by several other peoples before the Achaemenids called it their home. The area was first inhabited...
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...initial purpose for his conquests was to fulfill his father, Philip II’s, dream, which he most definitely did. The Romans, however, expanded their empire for better security, financial advantages, and traditional purposes, as well as for a better reputation. Alexander led his troops throughout every conquest, and every battle took place on land. But the Romans did not have a leader like Macedon did Alexander. Their expansion progressed through imperialism, and they not only fought on land; they fought at sea as well. Alexander’s conquests allowed for scientific research and discoveries to be made, and also helped improve trade. Rome’s expansion caused Greek culture to bring an influence on the Romans. It also brought damage to the poor farm families of Rome (Martin, Ancient Rome, 85). Alexander and the Romans were both very successful throughout their conquests, but each performed them differently, and with that came different...
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...Greece and the Golden Age? During the Archaic Age, Greek city-states formed; with this brought different styles of government such as oligarchy, tyranny and democracy. This is also the era that Greeks started to develop personal freedoms and rights. In Athens free men were considered citizens that could vote. It was during the Archaic that the Greeks also started to develop artistic expression and thinking more about the ways the world around them functioned. During the Golden Age, Greeks fine-tuned their democratic government, Athens- which had been the most democratic city-state, expanded that role as it began to form alliances with other strategic communities. It was during the Golden Age...
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