Maya numerals

Contributions in Science & Writing (Laura Bandi) Science The Maya was one of the three ancient civilizations attributed to separately establishing the subject area of mathematics (Karam). The Mayans developed a vigesimal numerical system, meaning it was based on the number 20, most experts believe this is because humans have ten fingers and ten toes (“Maya Arts”). The main reason scholars believe the Maya used a base-20 system was to do calculations for their calendar system (Arellano 3).…

about how the The Maya people are a group of Mesoamericans who are indigenous to parts of Mexico, Belize, Honduras, and other parts of Central America. They first developed their civilization during 2000 B.C. to 300 A.D., also known as the Preclassic period. During this time Mayas lived in small villages and focused on cultivating certain…

Artificial cranial deformation—or the practice of intentionally altering the shape of a person’s skull—has been practiced by Neanderthals about 40,000 years ago until very recently, maybe even still today. People on every continent except Antarctica have done it, making heads more cylindrical, cone-shaped, and ridge, bumpier or flat depending on the area. (Romero, et al 2010: 2-5) This paper argues that Mayans practiced cranial deformation to show an association with a particular social group.…

Maya Angelou once said, “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” In her poem called “Alone”, she gives an extended example of a reason as to why some people are unable to thrive in life and why others do. “Alone” is about the fact that no one can survive in this rough, cruel world alone, and Maya Angelou depicts this through mood, figurative language, and symbolism. First of all, stanza one of…

One of the most important ways that poets get their point across is by using descriptive words to paint a picture to the audience. In Maya Angelou’s “Still I Rise” each stanza contains imagery that lets the audience fully understand how Angelou feels about those who are trying to knock her down. Angelou addresses the hatred she has received and explains how she still continues to get back up. While Angelou’s poem is an encouraging message for everyone, each stanza looks specifically at the…

Once you experience something of such great significance, it is hard to let that go and move on. This universal theme can be seen in both the song “Want You Back” by 5 Seconds of Summer, and the short story “All Summer in a Day” by Ray Bradbury. In “Want You Back” the band sings about a girl whom they have left and will always want back. In “All Summer in a Day” the author tells a story about students on Venus, who are in the absence of the sun, and are grieving the loss of it too. In both of…

“Hope” is the thing with feathers-- Emily Dickinson wrote the poem “Hope” is the thing with feathers in the year 1861. This poem is an extended metaphor transforming the word hope she uses, into a bird that is inside of every human. Hope and the bird are both symbols for something greater. They transform with each other and bring the reader the idea of hope in many forms. The idea of the poem is to exhibit hope as an aspect inside of us all that is powerful and inspiring. I would like to…

The development of the Indian civilization differs greatly from that of the Mayan civilization, but they also share many key elements along social, environmental, and cultural lines. The Mayan civilization came to dominate the Central America for a period of about 700 years. Indian civilization has existed longer still and due to its long history has undergone many transformations in culture over that time. Foremost the biggest difference between these two civilizations is a chronological one.…

Javon Johnson The poems I chose to discuss are “A Letter to My Unborn Daughter” and “Cuz He’s Black” by Javon Johnson. Both poems deal with three major topics: racism, sexism, and double standards. Javon Johnson is an Assistant Professor of Performance and Communication Studies at San Francisco State University and received his Ph.D. from Northwestern University in Performance Studies. Javon began writing his slam poetry in 2001 and won the Los Angeles Slam Nationals in 2003, being one of the…

Berna Malik 27.5.17 Class Four Ida B Wells-Barnett Research Paper Ida B Wells- Barnett, was an important icon as well as an African American journalist and activist who achieved many great accomplishments throughout her lifetime. She founded and organized her own campaigns. Though she faced many challenges while she was younger, she never gave up on hope. Any chance she got to help or get involved she took it. She grew up a black women in a world of hate and racism which made it more…