Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

One of the last Seven Wonders of the World to be standing is the Egyptian Pyramids. The pyramids were one of the first of the seven wonders to be built and is also one of the tallest to this day. What makes the pyramids so interesting is how they were built. The pyramids were built with no modern tech-nology in hand. So they were basically by man and man-made tools. The reason the Great Pyramid was built was for the Old Kingdom ruler Khufu, the pyramid had a burial chamber built inside with a…

life wasn 't always easy. While on a cruise a drunken Oliver accidentally fell overboard only to be washed up on Starfish island. Oliver Queen is the epitome of rising up from our circumstances and moving towards a brighter future. Vigilantes In the world of superheroes another common themes is vigilantism. A vigilante is a member of society that wishes to stop crime and take justice into their own hands. Most people spectators believe these special individuals are all vigilantes. What drives…

each with different strengths and weaknesses. Zeus’ symbols are lightning bolts, a bull, and an oak tree. He was considered to be the God of the sky, rain, and lightning, but he was also called the ruler of all of the Gods. While he was a God in Ancient Greek times, Zeus’ importance carries on traditions still today. He represents power and strength, just like he did in Greek times to mortals and immortals.…

Changing Not only is China the most populated country in the world, it is also home to the Great Wall of China, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. With a history so rich in culture and tradition, it’s no wonder that China is so influential to the United states. To understand how much influence China has had on America, let’s first take a look at China’s history. As one of the countries that has had thousands of years of ancient civilization, China’s culture can be traced back 5,000…

Cannabis, better known as the slang term marijuana, has been used for medicinal and many industrial uses for over thousand years. But in nineteen thirty-seven, The United States had made cannabis illegal with the passing of the Marijuana Law of Nineteen Thirty-Seven. This law had officially made possession, use, or sale of cannabis a crime. But why exactly was it criminalized? And what exactly is cannabis? (Cannabis, A, Web; How, Did, Web; Block, Bruce, Web) Cannabis is a dioecious and…

links the common and reoccurring rise/ downfall of ancient cultures and civilisations. Worldwide, historians agree that the ancient Mongolians like many civilisations, revolutionised and contributed significantly to the contemporary world. However this empire never fully disappeared, which is why it cannot be classed into the “normal run of nomad empires”. After investigating the rise of the Mongols and the power they received, it is no wonder once successors grew weak so did the military.…

day; unlike many other states that experience snow storms, hurricanes, or earthquakes. Interested to find out why everyone should enjoy Arizona? The Grand Canyon: We deserve bragging rights for this one. Case and point: It’s one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Not many states can say they own one of those. 2. Scenery: Our deserts are stunning. In fact, a portion of our state is part of the Saguaro Desert National Park. 3. Monsoons: Not only does the rain smell amazing, but who…

Part A Q1. The great pyramid of Giza built around the Antiquity age period is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Built-in 2560 BC, the purpose of the structure was to become the tomb for the Pharaoh Khufu. Surrounding the pyramid itself were often other structures, such as pyramids for family members, various temples, and shrines(known as necropolis). The pyramid was believed to link Khufu to the life of the immortals. The structure acted as a sacred gateway that let kings pass…

Brendan Kane World History Mr. Cesare 4 April 2017 Stonehenge For Thousands of years, this monument in modern day Wiltshire, England has left people with a mystery. The large stone circle, called the Stonehenge, astonishes scientists with how such a large scale construction was able to be pulled off within the Neolithic Period and Bronze age. It is one of the seven wonders of the world, and nobody knows what the reason for building it was. After reviewing the…

place on the ancient plains of Olympia. Since Olympia was the site of every contest, they became known as the “Olympics”. The games consisted of many physical competitions between…