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The Movie Alexander the Great
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Civilisation. In this essay, we shall attempt to examine the earliest examples of human civilisation, using examples from early Mesopotamian civilisations up to c2600BC.
Egyptian and Mesopotamian Civilisation to c.2600BC In this essay, we shall attempt to examine the earliest examples of human civilisation, using examples from early Mesopotamian civilisations up to c2600BC. The earliest examples of civilisation are generally acknowledged to be found in Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus Valley, China's Yellow River valley, and - quite separately - Peru. While some cultural trade and exchange can be expected from the initial 4 candidates, the Peruvian example implies that civilisation can and will occur separately and without influence; not an 'export', but simply a natural development. All of the earliest civilisations share certain characteristics. Claude Kluckhohn defined civilisation as any societal group which shared 2 of the following 3 characteristics: towns of greater than 5,000 people, a written language, and monumental ceremonial structures. While this works well as a 'rule of thumb', it fails to address certain important points; namely, how an area can accommodate high population densities, how written language is able to develop, and why monumental structures were built at all. Firstly, we shall tackle population density. For an early civilisation to achieve a population density in excess of 5,000 people to a single city or town, the first problem it must deal with is the most basic: that of food. Hunter-gatherer societies
Explain the causes of the Dutch revolt.To what extent was Spain to blame for the outbreak of war with England in 1585?
4.i) The Netherlands had always been an important part of Philip's kingdom, as the Dutch contributed much to the crown's finances. However discontent amongst the Dutch were growing and they were often in conflict with Philip. Philip had appointed his half sister Margaret as regent of the Netherlands but never let her take any decisions. She had a close group of Spanish advisors and it was their advice rather than the Dutch grandees that Philip listened to. The nobles such as Orange resented this as they felt Philip did not understand them since he had left the Netherlands in 1559 with the promise to return but never did. Tension grew over religious matters as the Dutch grandees became more influenced by Calvinist ideas. As a devout Catholic Philip did not allow religious tolerance and wanted to stamp out heresy in all parts of his kingdom. As well as executing heretics, he also proposed reforms to the church system in the Netherlands. Cardinal Granvelle was made Archbishop but he was hated by the nobles. Eventually Philip removed him in 1564 and the reforms were suspended, but the relations were worsened with Philip seen as an autocrat who didn't consult the people before applying changes. Egmont visited Philip to ask for relaxation of heresy laws, but Philip refused and ordered continual campaign against heresy in the Segovia letters. This led to open revolt of protestant
General Strike 1926
Tutor Marked Assignment E Why did the General Strike of 1926 fail and what were the consequences of its failure? a) Identify key issues involved. The TUC who represents the miners, was under the strong impression that a "threat" of a General Strike was sufficient enough to bring results. They underestimated Baldwin's and the mine owners' obstinacy. Relying strongly on the Samuel Commission to find a way out, the TUC was not at all prepared for a General Strike. The threat of the TUC was not forceful enough to instill fear in the government. In fact, the government was better prepared for the strike and they knew that the TUC had made very few plans. The miners were represented by a weak body and the government knew that the TUC was not wholehearted and gullible to government tactics. However by the 11th May (8th day of the strike) there was no sign that the government would give way. When Sir Herbert Samuel offered to act as Mediator, the TUC accepted. On the 12th May, the TUC called off the Strike, hoping that the Samuel Memorandum (suggesting a short-term renewal of the subsidy to maintain wage levels, no wage reductions until reorganization was assured, and a National Wages Board) would be accepted, though it was strictly unofficial and Baldwin had given no guarantees. Since the mine-owners refused to compromise, the coal strikes dragged on until December. In the end
South African Heritage - Where we come from?
Brian Lockyer History _ Heritage Assignment February 2008 Activity 1 ) What do the figures in Source A show about the type of heritage valued in South Africa before 1989? The figures tell us that before 1989 the majority of national heritage monuments were of Dutch and European descent. The type of heritage that was valued was definitely the heritage of the old colonials (Dutch and British) as well as the Boer and Huguenot. The heritage of the native Africans was virtually non existent which was understandable before 1989 as the apartheid government was still in power and they would not have recognized the Africans and other indigenous people as being a valuable part of South African heritage. 2) Which categories of heritage identified in Source B are represented in the monuments listed in Source C? (Refer to all the places listed in Source C for your answer) Mapungubwe Hill - Historical settlements and townscapes. Ndebele Home - Places, buildings, structures and equipment of cultural significance. Graves of Sicelo Mhlauli, Fort Calata etc. - Graves and burial grounds Thulamela - Places where oral traditions are attached or which are associated with living heritage. Umbilo Shree Ambal V Anar Ala Y Am - Places, buildings, structures and equipment of cultural significance. Bokaap in Cape town - Sites of significance relating to
Education in the 19th Century
History A-Level Education Assignment 2 . Source A is a primary source, a memoir of a board school pupil. It gives many impressions of what education was like in the 19th century. Advantages given of source A was, education was greatly improving, many subjects like 'geography, physiology, dress making' were introduced to improve the pupils learning. Pupils were taken on educational trips, 'to see Ellen Terry in Romeo and Juliet', which shows that school was not boring and compulsive. When the pupils had physical education, they had to wear special type of clothing, 'we wore navy gym slips', this shows that hygiene was improving and uniform was introduced. Although there were a lot of improvements there still were some bad views from this source. Children often were still unhygienic and unclean. Often diseases were spread like ringworm and nits, 'there were children with dirty heads, lice dropping on to desks, children with warts on hands...' this shows how disturbing and dirty these schools were. Different classes were mixed in to the same lessons so younger age would find it harder to understand, 'two district classes', this shows that children came out of school with a poor education. There was very little to find out in Source B as it showed a photograph of children in a board school. The good points I found out about this source was they had all boys schools which could
The rise of fascism
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Did the Radical Reformation fail because it lacked the support of the Holy Roman princes?
Did the Radical Reformation fail because it lacked the support of the Holy Roman princes? What is generally understood on a historical level by the term "Radical Reformation" is the religious and political movement of Anabaptism, which spread across Switzerland, southern Germany and the Low Countries during the 16th century. Anabaptism began as a compilation of Christian theology that deviated from Catholic and conventional Protestant doctrine, chief among which was the belief that infant baptism has no basis in the Holy Scriptures and that a child cannot be forced to make a religious commitment. Instead, Anabaptists advocate baptism for adults who have personally chosen to accept Jesus Christ as their Saviour. Conclusions on the origins of Anabaptism are varied, but two major groups that emerged in the 16th century were the Swiss Brethren in Zurich (expelled in 1526 at the insistence of Huldrych Zwingli) and the followers of Melchior Hoffman in Holland. One of the key historical differences between the Anabaptists and more mainstream Protestants, such as Lutherans, was that Anabaptism received no support from the ruling magistrates, hence Anabaptism's designation as a Radical Reformation (as opposed to the Lutheran's Magisterial Reformation, which received political support). The aim of this essay is to determine whether this difference was decisive for the fate of the
To What Extent was World War Two the Key Turning Point in Britain's Relationship with her Empire?
To What Extent was World War Two the Key Turning Point in Britain's Relationship with her Empire? World War Two had a significant impact on Britain's relationship with her Empire. It was the final trigger in the decolonisation of India and showed up Britain's weaknesses as a world power. However, decolonisation did not begin with the Second World War and there are events both before and afterwards, which had just as great, if not more significant impact on Britain's relationship with her Empire. One of the most important results to come out of the Second World War was to establish the 'World Powers'. Prior to the War, Britain was considered one of the greatest powers in the world with an expansive army and navy, as well as the forces of its colonies, at its disposal. Britain used this image to help protect their empire, wanting others to believe that they could crush anyone who attacked them. They were especially proud of their Navy, which was maintained so that it was the size of the second and third largest navies put together. To other countries, Britain seemed liked a formidable enemy and they would not have been keen to cross her. World War Two, however, changed this perception of Britain. The British found themselves unable to defeat the Germans alone, especially after the defeat of France. Instead, they had to rely on help from the two new super powers - the USA and
