Bronze Age

During the medieval times of Europe and Japan, both societies needed protection from themselves and from outside invaders. These protectors were warriors called Knights and Samurai and were both greatly skilled and educated. Although Japanese samurai and the European knights were on the opposite sides of the world, they both shared common similarities, but are more different than they are alike. Both samurai and knights wear armor, can fight on horses, shoot arrows and use swords, and have a…

Thomas Tallis Although he was one of the greatest composers of the renaissance not is much known about thomas tallis's personality or his personal life at all for that matter. It is said that he was a happy man. Thomas was born about 1505, he lived in england where there was much controversy over the christian faith. Kings could demand the faith they believed in and it swung protestant, catholic and protestant again. they also desired divine music for their daily worship and this is…

In Bertolt Brecht’s Galileo, the play argues that the church wrongfully wields too much power over society by being the governing body, unopposed in its decisions, and very controlling in many aspects of life. As the government, the church gained more power than it could use ethically. The church not only had authority in religious affairs, but also political authority as well. In a dialogue between Sagredo and Galileo, Sagredo cautions Galileo that in Florence “the monks are in power there”…

Rousseau demonstrates his foundationalism by advocating for a government that flows from the means of the “general will” to achieve the end of the “public good.” While Rousseau supports liberty in the form of revolution, he offers stipulations which culminate in his conception of the “general will.” In a sense, Rousseau’s concept of the general will would fall into the category of foundationalist conservatism. Rousseau’s proclamation that “Every legitimate government is republican” demonstrates…

Humanism and Trade effects on Europe During the Renaissance, trade and humanism developed. Trade and humanism was a part of a lot with Europe and it even made Europe grow as a country. They affected Europe in many ways which will be explained later on. Trade had a different effect than humanism did on Europe. Trade was introduced to the Europeans and it took a huge toll on them. Once traders started to voyage, it led to the reemergence of a strong merchant class. Along with that, the…

The age of exploration in Europe was fueled by many different factors. The main desire was for new sources of wealth. Europe was hoping to make money trading spices and other luxury goods from Asia, and could only do this by overseas exploration. Another goal was to spread Christianity. The Crusades had left a feeling of hostility between the Christians and the Muslims. The Christians believed they needed to keep fighting the Muslims and convert non-Christians from all over the world. A final…

A period that followed the Middle Ages. It is known as the Renaissance. It was a time of revival of learning and values of the Ancient Greece and Rome. There was very many innovations and creations during this time period. “There was a development of new technology, like the printing press, a new system of astronomy and the discovery and exploration of new continents” (history.com). Many subjects of learning were literature, philosophy and art. The styles of art were introduced in Italy in the…

A Smiles Study was a project to determine the general emotional intelligence of different age groups. Three volunteers in three different age groups, the children, teenagers, and adults, were asked which out of a pair of pictures depicting people smiling were real. This was meant to be a guidance to the adolescent audience as a place to understand what age group may be supportive and reliable in seeking emotional help. Being a teenager and experiencing the emotional turmoil that goes along with…

It is about a country called Araluen, and a key part of that country the Rangers. England on the other hand has many sources but the one I’m using comes from BBC, it is wriiten by Prof. Tom James.The BBC source is about England during it’s middle ages. I am comparing and contrasting England and Araluen. England and Araluen, being similar, have fought similar conflicts. England and Araluen have different settings. Also hoverer Kings rule these countries, their personalities are completely…

Which Is Better? As a child, have you ever wondered what it would be like to come of age? A large amount of children dream for the day of independence. In fact, some youth actually long for the day they can arise and behave exactly as they please. The mere thought of getting up whenever you want without anyone forcing you to conduct yourself in a certain manner sounds absolutely amazing. Like many kids, I personally wanted to grow up so fast that I did not embrace the era I spent as a…