In Africa many people went on the holy pilgrimage to Mecca and one of these people happened to be royalty. Mansa Musa went on the Hajj and passed through many villages and cities while on this journey. Mansa Musa was the king of Mali who was completing his holy pilgrimage to Mecca and was showing off by bringing massive amounts of gold, 60,000 people, and walking through one of the worst villages in Africa while on the Hajj which is supposed to be a purely religious journey. Mansa Musa showed of his wealth and servants while on the hajj instead of making it just a religious journey. Mansa Musa brought 24,000 pounds of gold and 12,000 slaves with him while on the hajj and 500 of them were just for carrying gold.(Document A)…
Translating to "bear's den," Mukwonago, or mequanego, is one of many small, rural southeastern Wisconsin towns. With a population that consists of less than 10,000 people, Mukwonago has managed to unite urban and small-town living within its eight square miles. There are several unique and historical attractions that make this charming town what it is today. The Red Brick Museum, known to many as the oldest brick house in Waukesha County, is located downtown and houses objects associated with the culture and development of the town. Thanks to popular establishments like Antiqua Real, Caffeinated Cafe and Chen's Kitchen, Mukwonago offers people more convenient choices that are affordable and close to their homes.…
The Great Mahele was the start of land divisions in Hawaii that started in 1848 created by King Kamehameha III. The foreigners came to Hawaii to gain land and to take over Hawaii. Land was very important to the foreigners because the land they got was used to start companies, sugar plantations, and to take over Hawaii. The foreigners also underwent a rule that states that land equalled to power (Potter, Kasdon, and Rayson). The Great Mahele benefited the foreigners because they easily got land and they obtained resources without using much money.…
Berenice Chavez-Rojas ANT 4123.001 09 March 2016 Manos and Metates of the Mimbrenos Mimbres is the name of a river in the mountainous southwestern New Mexico. The Mibres River valley has prehistoric archaeological sites with centuries of occupation. The elevation is as diverse as the vegetation.…
Quamisha (mother) lives in the home with her mother, Donna. Quamisha never really have her own children. He leaves them in the care of Donna. Quamisha has full custody of both of her children. When Quamisha does have her own children, the children are in the road alone, and traffic has to go around them; this is often times.…
Part 1: In a minimum of 550 words, discuss how the HUMA 2319 course has altered your consciousness about the conflicts and contradictions of our culture. This semester was very interesting and different in my opinion. First of all, this course was my last class with honors and I think it was very interesting class, we had so much interesting topics to discuss with. This class was different compare other honor’s classes.…
I Sacajawea was born in 1788. I am known for being a Guide and Translator. I am the only female in the Lewis and Clark expedition. There is 33 members and there are only males in this expedition except for 1 that is me. I was the leader of Lewis and Clark expedition.…
Ignorance is the Real Enemy Origin: Ray Stannard Baker. After 1896. US cities. Muckraker. Primary.…
Yes, Mansa Musa was most likely the richest man ever, however I do not think he has a known net worth as said by other sources. To put a price tag on the quantity of wealth Mansa Musa had, would seemingly be almost impossible. He was rich according to the many sources we have, that are in fact dependable. In source B, it states, “‘"The men-at-arms come with wonderful weaponry: quivers of silver and gold, swords covered with gold... Four of the amirs stand behind him to drive off flies, with ornaments of silver in their hands... ....…
Before I begin I just want to say that this article contains spoilers for all of the episodes of The Flash up to the twentieth episode of the third season and minor spoilers for the second season of Legends of Tomorrow. On the last episode of The Flash we learned that Savitar is a future version of Barry. The big question here is: How did Barry become Savitar? I believe that the Barry that becomes Savitar is not actually our Barry. How is this possible?…
Archaeological findings at Masada does not support the claims made by Josephus, of there being nine hundred and sixty Sicarii that committed mass suicide. As three skeletons were found on the “lower terrace of the northern palace and twenty-five in a cave on the southern slope of the cliff” and no other remains have been found. However, it would seem that Josephus claims, maybe true as the excavation conducted at Masada have found that new structure were constructed, as well as alternation done to some building at the time the Sicarii took control of Masada. Which would suggest that there were many people living on Masada at the time.…
I. Abbasid Decline and The spread of Islamic Civilization to South and Southeast Asia A. The Islamic Heartlands in the Middle and Late Abbasid Eras The Mid-9th Century - Abbasid dynasty losing control.…
This essay will discuss the question of “Should people be allowed to eat fugu given the risks?”, with detailed explanation to the science behind fugu poisoning. The target audience is for anyone who is interested in eating fugu, anyone who eats fugu, and anyone who is interested to just know about how it works. Fugu eating has been around Japan since about 10,000 B.C . It’s one of the most historical food in Japan. However despite the taste of this delicacy, fugu is also highly poisonous.…
Maryam was born 1951 in the capital of Somalia Mogadishu. She is from a small family who consist of parents and two siblings. She is the oldest child in the family and her sister Halima was born in Mogadishu, the same house Maryam was born. Her father was a soldier and used to go to different cities in Somali. Her father went to a city called Kismayo, and built a house for his family.…
Zahraa Issa How would it feel, when moving from one country to another? Imagine a person moving from one side of the world to another. I am originally from Bagdad, Iraq.…