THe society in ancient egypt gave women many rights that other civilizations did not.
Though women were given considerably more legal and civil rights than in other societies, they did not have the same freedoms as men. The primary job expected of women was to take care of their children and perform household tasks. While women could also hold jobs outside of the household unlike most ancient civilizations.
In most ancient societies women had very few duties outside of their home, but in Egypt women held jobs as hairdressers, wigmakers, singers, and even priestesses. Mothers in ancient Egypt taught their daughters how to raise their own kids and run a household. Whereas men of ancient Egypt would instead learn a trade skill and work …show more content…
Hammurabi was an intelligent and strong ruler, and is most well-known for creation of Hammurabi’s law code. Hammurabi’s law code is famous for being the first use of standardized laws and has many characteristics that are similar to, or the same as modern laws. Though his law code has many features that are still in use today, it also has some aspects that differ. Hammurabi’s code laid the foundation for law and order throughout history and has some ideas that are still in use to this day, but was created about 4000 years ago in a completely different society and culture. Due to cultural and societal change the code has some archaic laws that would not be effective today. One difference between Hammurabi’s code and that of today is that the Babylonian code uses corporal punishment such as an eye for an eye. This eye for an eye legal system under the American constitution would be considered as cruel and unusual punishment breaking guaranteed American rights. Hammurabi's code has specific punishments for specific crimes but differs heavily from the legal process of modern …show more content…
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Cyrus the great is known for being the founder of the extensive and prosperous Persian empire. He gained control by leading a revolt against the kingdom of Media, and was successful in destroying their army with new military tactics and technology. After gaining control he quickly expanded his empire while allowing those he conquered to keep their religious and cultural beliefs. Cyrus was not only a great conqueror, but also a great leader whose empire prospered under him. Cyrus II is better known as Cyrus the great because of the many achievements under his rule. Cyrus was known as Cyrus the great in part because expanded the Persian empire to the point of becoming the largest empire in the world. Cyrus had captured lands in Asia Minor, city states in Greece, and all of Mesopotamia while gaining the respect of those he conquered. One example of this is when he conquered Babylon, Cyrus freed the Jews from slavery resulting in great respect from them. Cyrus was not only a great military leader, he also allowed those he conquered to keep their cultural beliefs, creating a new tolerance almost unknown in ancient
Though women were given considerably more legal and civil rights than in other societies, they did not have the same freedoms as men. The primary job expected of women was to take care of their children and perform household tasks. While women could also hold jobs outside of the household unlike most ancient civilizations.
In most ancient societies women had very few duties outside of their home, but in Egypt women held jobs as hairdressers, wigmakers, singers, and even priestesses. Mothers in ancient Egypt taught their daughters how to raise their own kids and run a household. Whereas men of ancient Egypt would instead learn a trade skill and work …show more content…
Hammurabi was an intelligent and strong ruler, and is most well-known for creation of Hammurabi’s law code. Hammurabi’s law code is famous for being the first use of standardized laws and has many characteristics that are similar to, or the same as modern laws. Though his law code has many features that are still in use today, it also has some aspects that differ. Hammurabi’s code laid the foundation for law and order throughout history and has some ideas that are still in use to this day, but was created about 4000 years ago in a completely different society and culture. Due to cultural and societal change the code has some archaic laws that would not be effective today. One difference between Hammurabi’s code and that of today is that the Babylonian code uses corporal punishment such as an eye for an eye. This eye for an eye legal system under the American constitution would be considered as cruel and unusual punishment breaking guaranteed American rights. Hammurabi's code has specific punishments for specific crimes but differs heavily from the legal process of modern …show more content…
Use examples from the text to support your answer.
Cyrus the great is known for being the founder of the extensive and prosperous Persian empire. He gained control by leading a revolt against the kingdom of Media, and was successful in destroying their army with new military tactics and technology. After gaining control he quickly expanded his empire while allowing those he conquered to keep their religious and cultural beliefs. Cyrus was not only a great conqueror, but also a great leader whose empire prospered under him. Cyrus II is better known as Cyrus the great because of the many achievements under his rule. Cyrus was known as Cyrus the great in part because expanded the Persian empire to the point of becoming the largest empire in the world. Cyrus had captured lands in Asia Minor, city states in Greece, and all of Mesopotamia while gaining the respect of those he conquered. One example of this is when he conquered Babylon, Cyrus freed the Jews from slavery resulting in great respect from them. Cyrus was not only a great military leader, he also allowed those he conquered to keep their cultural beliefs, creating a new tolerance almost unknown in ancient