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    but had the knowledge of Incan society and history. Guamán Poma is best known for chronicling the events that partook in Peru as the Spaniards continue to establish themselves as the dominant power. In his illustrated letters to Spain’s King, King Philip III, he detailed the accounts of ill treatment that the Spaniards did towards the Andeans.The letters, El Primer Nueva corónica y el Buen Gobierno or The First New Chronicle and Good Government, told Andean history and society before the…

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    Justin Ramos Mr. Banks Science Fiction Period 1 16 December, 2017 In the novel, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick, there are many questions that the author makes readers question. For example, what makes a living being human?, how are androids and humans different?, and is his view of human nature essentially positive, negative, or both? These questions make the reader more engaged in the novel and really gives Philip’s thoughts on these questions as well. The first…

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    In 356 B.C. Phillip II and his third wife Olympias had a child named Alexander. At a young age Alexander was educated by a wise Greek philosopher named Aristotle. According to Plutarch, Alexander went against Aristotle’s advice to treat the Greeks as a leader, and the barbarians as a master (Plutarch 4). However, he treated them as friends and kinsmen so that his kingdom would not be filled with warfare, banishments and secret plots. In this way he could mediate and govern the world (Plutarch 4)…

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    The lobby of the lions This group is the eldest in the fortress and the biosphere, since the Spaniards stationary in obverse of him powerless to determine the confidences of his cascade, which was the aquatic out at convinced periods. There are twelve lion agate out of aquatic frequently, this cascade was disturbed since of the Spanish examination for this amazing consistency The Cascade, the Dark Cascade of the Marmara Basin, is the greatest roomy vestibule. It was constructed throughout the…

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    leader because he was a smart person. Kamehameha is a smart person because he assigned governors to each island. John Young and Keeaumoku were some of Kamehameha's governors for some of the islands. This example charged after unification. He assigned governors to the islands to communicate with the other islands.…

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    exceptional ambition and many talents. His bravery, strategy, and decisiveness allowed him to expand his empire into Persia without losing a single battle. He had a reign of 13 years, starting at the age of 20 after the assassination of his father Philip II of Macedon. Alexander himself died at the age of 32 in 323 BCE and the division of his vast empire was not settled for another 12 years. In this essay, his strategicness, practicality, and his role as a visionary will be examined and…

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    Alexander the Great was a significant historical figure who was as great a commander as his name suggests. Whether it be his two million square miles of conquered land, or his contribution to science through his expeditions, he certainly was one of the most important people of his time. In fact, Alexander the Great had such a lasting effect, the era after him was named “The Hellenistic Period”, from Hellas, which is the word for Greece. Alexander the Great was a fearsome figure of the ancient…

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    Great), Fredric March (Philip) and Claire Bloom (Barsine) Chapter 4, Section 5: Alexander and the Hellenistic Age Alexander The Great is a film made in 1956 directed by Robert Rossen. Starring in the film is Richard Burton, Fredric March and Claire Bloom. The film relates to the textbook in Chapter 4 “Ancient Greece” and Section 5 “Alexander and the Hellenistic Age” explaining the empire of Alexander the Great. Also explaining how Alexander takes Persia and how Philip II conquers…

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    life and his invasions of Thebes, Persia, Egypt, and India, Alexander the Great was undeniably a villain. Alexander the Great’s villainous behavior can easily be attributed to his upbringing. Born in the capital city of Pella in 356 B.C. to King Philip II of Macedon and Olympias, the daughter of the Epirian king, Alexander was destined for eminence and prestige (Ancients Behaving Badly: Alexander the Great). His ambition quickly led him into the military, where he established himself as a…

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    Firstly, the bed of Odysseus and Penelope represents more than their marriage; it stands for the spirit in which Odysseus ruled Ithaca. A prominent leader will have a unique way of ruling, which enraptures their entire kingdom. There’s a sense of individuality that every king impresses on his people. This is the same for Odysseus. Such as he built his bed, he’s built the kingdom of Ithaca, and has left his personal mark on it. Odysseus is the king, but his true role is far greater than that.…

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