Quechua

In Antonio López’s The Media Ecosystem, he outlines three potential outcomes for media ecosystems that we will face in the near future. The first is termed “Pangloss,” which represents a status quo, in which the current media ecosystem and systems of power do not shift much from their current positions. The next is a worst case scenario, “Pandora,” where a lack of citizen engagement leads to a media ecosystem of censorship, control, as well as a rise of privatization, and capitalistic values.…

1. Annotations: A series of notes, questions, insights, and reflections that occur during the reading/discussion process. Include page number on annotations. Amount: 5-15 • The author takes time for herself to find a place • She’s homeless within herself. • Dillard is living with nature, instead of going against it. • This essay shows that people can’t put a cost of destruction of nature. • She finds connection within herself. • No one pay attention to small things. However, they do matter. •…

control in 1438 AD. Under his rule the Inca conquered lands with 16 million people. They use diplomacy and military force to achieve these conquests. They divide these conquered lands into smaller units so they can govern them more easily and they make Quechua the official language of the entire empire. Cuzco is the…

Was Catholic Conversion In Colonial Latin America Successful, And To What Extent? Evangelism in Colonial Latin America played a pivotal role in the European conquest of indigenous populations inhabiting the newly discovered land and perpetuated an intense ‘battle’ that would determine which religion would prosper. Although European colonizers who lived during this period may have believed they accomplished extensive proselytization of the targeted population, evidence provided by first-hand…

Inca wouldn't have introduced them to the Spanish. Guinea pigs are popular pets, llamas still pack animals, and vicunas for the wool. It’s prized for its warmth, and softness, it's expensive because it’s so rare, good for the descendants Incas. The Quechua speakers live as commoners of the Inca Empire did. Still use foot plows, chew coca leaves for quick boost of energy, worship of traditional gods continue, and some still farm on terraces. Tupa Amaru was the last king, modern day rebels named…

Many different civilizations have impacted history throughout time. The most evolutionary times of these civilizations were between 600 B.C. and A.D. 1200 when they began to organize institutions and characteristics. These “defining and long lasting civilization patterns shaped by belief systems, including philosophies and religions, can be understood as classicism.” The base of classicism can also be seen as the expansion of societies into civilizations. There are five classical civilizations…

I interviewed a woman who is a neighbor and friend; we attend the same church together. She is always sharing these fantastic empanadas with everyone, and I wanted to know her more in-depth. Food always brings people together. She allowed a 45-minute recorded interview, which went fine. An audio tape recording via a microphone during the interview process brought an impersonal component for both of us, a tad awkward, there were deep feelings she shared toward the end of the interview that was…

Inca Engineering The people gathered in the central plaza for a fiesta that was celebrating the building of the new Incan temple. The Inca ruler, Pachacuti stood on the Ushnu, or central platform and watched with a strong domination in his eyes while he watched over his people. The Inca empire started as a small tribe who lived in the village of Cuzco, high in the Andes Mountains of South America. After many attempted conquering’s the Inca proved to be a worthy and strong civilization. Over…

While Greece and Rome had centered around politics and government ideas, classical China focuses on family and leadership from the gods. Folk beliefs, Confucianism, and Taoism led to classical Chinese characteristics. In early times, Chinese performed rituals to soothe the nature Gods. Ancestors were worshipped for the communication with the Gods. These beliefs strengthened the family core. Confucianism is a belief that is based on more philosophical than religious ideas. Confucian concerns are…

All of the readings about Our Babies, Ourselves deal with the nature of human infant, physical health practices, social and emotional health practices. Even though I’ve been interested in the nature of human infant, this is the first time that I 've had an opportunity to read Our Babies, Ourselves. The Robert, Edward, Ronald, Katherine, James, Sara and Charles articles was particularly interesting because it combined the nature of human infant with physical, social and emotional health…