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as Octavian was born Gaius Octavius on September 23, 63 B.C., in Velletri, Italy just outside of Rome. He was born into an old and wealthy equestrian branch of the plebian Octavii family. His parents were Gaius Octavius who had been the governor Macedonia , Atia Balba Caesonia, and Julius Caesar, his great uncle and adoptive father, who took an interest in him at an early age after his father’s premature death. Due to the unfortunate circumstances, his mother remarried but Augustus did not move…

What if Alexander the Great did not die so young? Their are many questions that can be asked. In his short life he had one of the biggest empires in his time, he was the main power in Europe and he had taken over a lot of places and little towns. Alexander was a very known leader; he had the most power in Europe. Alexander the Great could have done a lot more good affects to the world than he already did, or he could have been a negative impact to the world. Alexander had been successful for a…

grandfather. At the age of three is when her and her family had moved to Eatonville , Florida; this is one of the first all African American towns where Zora really felt at home. In fact her father was elected mayor in 1897 and he also was a preacher at Macedonia missionary baptist. Zora felt she could have independence of white society here. While in school some northern teacher had brought in a bunch of book, which gave her an interest in learning more about literature. As for…

shaped by architecture and art in cities that existed during the late Classical and Hellenistic periods. During this time, interactions increased between Greeks and Romans and other people living around the Mediterranean in areas such as Greece or Macedonia, as well as in Roman imperial times, resulting in the mixing of cultural elements. Three prominent examples of architecture and art that illustrated the concept of multiculturalism in the ancient world are: the Tomb of the Diver wall painting…

Mother Teresa was an amazing and influential woman because she always led a very religious life, only ared about others and helped them, and traveled, won many awards, and became a saint. Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu was born on August 26, 1910 in Skopje, Macedonia and was baptized a day later. Her parents were Nikola and Dranafile Bojaxhiu. She had two siblings: one brother and one sister. Her sister was…

the good news and salvation through faith in Christ to non-Jews. After this encounter with the risen Christ, Paul altered his understanding of Jesus accordingly. He became a missionary and an apostle to the Gentiles, and travelled to Asia Minor, Macedonia, Jerusalem, Arabia, Achaia Syria, Cilicia, and to several other places. He eventually became involved with the church of Antioch. On behalf of God, Paul addressed the issues that arose in the Christian communities he established in his…

Polybius Describes the Romans’ Worship of Their Ancestors 1. Polybius admired the Roman Republic a great deal, in fact, he believed the roman republic to be a perfect form of government. He believed the success of the Roman Republic was tied to the Romans’ principle mosmaiorum, “the code of elders”. One of the main features that sets apart the Romans from the other civilizations at the time, was their devotion to their ancestors. The Romans’ practice during funerals showcased their devotion and…

Imperialism is defined as when a stronger nation dominates a weaker one, socially and economically. As once Edward W said: “Every empire, however, tells itself and the world that it is unlike all other empires, that its mission is not to plunder and control but to educate and liberate." Here Edward is trying to say that many nations/countries may want to be the superior and alpha one of another, they say it’s for the better rule and to take away control just to put more control. Europe only…

Radical Two millennia ago, a poor Jew who espoused a philosophy of loving enemies, elevating the lowly, and suffering with the oppressed could not be tolerated by the political authority of his day. He was put to death by Roman officials because of his worldview, but rather than extinguishing a flame, Jesus’ momentous act of solidarity forever lit the world on fire. This paschal mystery was a symbol, not of martyred pride, but humble prostration to assume the sins of humanity. The Christian…

teaching were well-known and very appreciated. However, Plato’s nephew Speusippus received the job. Consequentially, Aristotle left Athens, and travelled to pursue his studies and research. In 343 B.C, Aristotle was gathered by King Philip II of Macedonia to tutor his son Alexander (successively known as Alexander the Great), and held this role for the next seven years, until Alexander arose to the throne and began his famous conquests and annexations. The two men, who established a bond…